Marcato Digital Solutions Secures $500,000 in Financing

BY: 

Dave Forde
August 10, 2011

Software developer Marcato Digital Solutions secured $500,000 in funding from Innovacorp, Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, Coastal Community Business Development Corporation, and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program. this week, and will be used to expand into new markets and increase its sales team.

“Marcato is the sort of story we like to tell,” said Clifford Gross, president and CEO of Innovacorp. “Here’s a capable young entrepreneur, who identified a problem for his customers, developed a first-rate solution, and now is successfully launching it into the marketplace from his home in Cape Breton.”

Marcato Musician is web-based artist management software that lets musicians manage communications, schedule bookings, stay on top of tasks and deadlines, keep track of contacts and venues, store files in a centralized file manager, promote upcoming gigs on social networking sites, and generate printable tour itineraries and media kits.  The other product the company offers is Marcato Festival, which  offers similar features to festival organizers, helping them manage artists, events, volunteers, logistics and communications.

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Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 20 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses. He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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