DOZR Named 2018 VentureClash Semifinalist

DOZR advances to October 18 finals pitch event for Connecticut’s $5 million global venture challenge.

Kitchener, ON, Canada., September 7, 2018 – DOZR, North America’s trusted marketplace for the online rental of heavy equipment, today announced the company has been named a finalist in the 2018 VentureClash competition. VentureClash, managed by Connecticut Innovations, is a $5 million global venture challenge for early-stage companies in digital health, financial technology, insurance technology and the Internet of Things.

This year’s VentureClash competition attracted nearly 300 applications from more than 20 countries around the world. After advancing to the semifinal round along with 33 other companies, DOZR will now compete in the final pitch event as one of nine startups vying for a share of the $5 million prize. 

“This year’s VentureClash competition has been both intense and exciting, as it has attracted so many impressive early-stage companies from around the world,” said Matt McCooe, CEO of Connecticut Innovations. “The selection of DOZR as a finalist reflects the positive impression the company has made during the process. We look forward to seeing their final pitch presentation next month at Yale.”

DOZR is North America’s trusted source for heavy equipment rentals – users can search for the equipment they need and book it in minutes. Those seeking equipment can submit a rental request on DOZR.com and start receiving quotes from equipment suppliers instantly. Contractors who own equipment can list their idle machines and become DOZR rental partners, creating additional stream of revenue in the off season. Founded by experienced construction veterans, DOZR connects owners of high quality equipment with trusted buyers and renters in our network.

VentureClash 2018 finalists will compete in front of a panel of expert judges at a one-day pitch event to be held on October 18, 2018, at the Yale School of Management in New Haven, Connecticut.

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