Voleo Partners with Convergence for Advanced Platform Development Vancouver-based Fintech Company Onboards Development Agency Convergence to Drive Platform Evolution
Voleo Partners with Convergence for Advanced Platform Development
Vancouver-based Fintech Company Onboards Development Agency Convergence to Drive Platform
Evolution
October 9, 2019
VANCOUVER, CANADA, Voleo Trading Systems Inc. (TRAD: TSX-V) (“Voleo”, the “Company”), a
Vancouver-based Fintech company offering a unique, self -directed social investing platform, has
announced a partnership with Convergence Concepts Inc. (“Convergence”), a cutting- edge software
development, design and consulting agency specializing in enterprise-class custom platforms.
The partnership will leverage Convergence’s expertise in user -experience and AI development to
advance the platform features and user experience of Voleo’s iOS, Android, and web applications. The
collaboration marks an inflection point in Voleo’s evolution as a business, allowing the company to shift
its focus towards growth, scalability and user success.
Mark Morabito, Executive Chairman of Voleo, comments , “This partnership is of significant importance
to the future growth of Voleo. With Convergence focused on the robustness of the platform, Voleo is
driving forward with a clear focus on commercialization.”
A key outcome of the platform evolution is a unif ied codebase across all three platforms. This allows
streamlined, efficient rollouts of new features and agile testing of marketing and user journeys as the
business looks to scale its B2C customer base. The new react -based platforms will also support more
nimble, robust integrations with future B2B partners, including credit unions and financial institutions
worldwide.
“Convergence is thrilled to become Voleo's partner for product engineering and design, and it is a
privilege to work with such a prof essional and experienced management team,” said Matthew Housser
CEO of Convergence. “We believe that the Voleo platform has huge potential in both the B2C and B2B
fintech spaces, and we're excited to help evolve and scale Voleo's core platform and unique user
experiences.”
Thomas Beattie, CEO of Voleo, adds, “This partnership will allow Voleo to focus on its core – growth and
scalability in both the B2C and B2B partnerships. We are hearing the feedback from our customers, and
we are delivering. Later this year there will be more features and developments introduced into the
platform, a direct result of customer interaction.”
About Voleo Trading Systems Inc.
Voleo is a mobile fintech company that is transforming the retail investing space through its power ful,
collaborative investing platform. Voleo's equity trading platform operates on native iOS and Android
devices, as well as a companion web application. Voleo has increased retail investor participation in the
stock market by breaking down barriers to entry, facilitating trust and improving financial literacy. The
product is available to be white-labeled by major financial institutions around the world as an innovative
product to engage, retain and acquire retail customers.
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About Convergence Concepts Inc.
Convergence Concepts Inc ("Convergence") is a Vancouver-based software development, design and
consulting agency specializing in enterprise -class custom platform and AI development for businesses
of all sizes. Their clients span a wide range of industries and operate both domestically and abroad.
Convergence is ranked in Clutch's Top 10 software developers in Vancouver, a city that is internationally
recognized as an emerging top-tier software hub.
For more information on Voleo, please visit our Investor Relations website at ir.myvoleo.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE VOLEO BOARD
“Thomas Beattie”
Chief Executive Officer
Voleo is part of the King & Bay group of companies. King & Bay is a merchant
bank that specializes in identifying, funding, developing and supporting growth
opportunities in the technology, resource, aviation, and sectors.
For further information regarding this press release, please contact:
Investor Relations Contact:
Voleo Investor Relations
1-866-684-6730
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