REACH Canada event in Halifax
On November 18, 2025, REACH Canada hosted an event in Halifax with NSAR.
REACH Canada is a growth accelerator created by Second Century Ventures, an early-stage technology fund, backed by the National Association of Realtors® which leverages the association’s more than 1.6 million members and an unparalleled network of executives within real estate and adjacent industries. The REACH Accelerator program helps technology companies launch into the real estate vertical and its adjacent markets. The program provides education, mentorship and market exposure to one of the world’s largest industries.
The REACH Canada-sponsored event, called an ‘IMPACT Session,’ had 30 guests attend to connect Nova Scotians with real estate industry innovators, including Kyle Collier (Neobanc), Patrick Arlia (Repliers), Nick Corneil (Credivera) and Stuart Allan & Jacob Roher (Cedar).
Lynette Keyowski, REACH Canada and Roger Boutilier, NSAR CEO
Jacob Roher (Cedar).
About the innovators:
Neobanc is the renter-first fintech that provides real cash back (not just from your credit card) on rent, bills, mortgages and also offers free credit building. Smarter money movement that starts with rent and leads to ownership. Pay rent. Get up to 9% back. Build credit. E-transfer or credit card. You choose! No landlord setup. No hoops. https://www.linkedin.com/company/neobanc/
Repliers is the developer experience platform for real estate data. Much like Stripe is for payments, Twilio is for communications, and Plaid is for financial data, Repliers eliminates the complexity of working with real estate data so developers can focus on building great products. https://www.linkedin.com/company/repliers/
Credivera is redefining Workforce Identity Management, delivering authenticity at scale through secure digital credentials. Our solution ensures real-time verification, seamlessly connecting credential holders with over 10,000 trusted data sources—from background and identity verifications to education, insurance, certifications, professional memberships, and compliance checks. With Credivera, organizations gain instant, reliable access to verified credentials, reducing risk, enhancing security, and streamlining workforce compliance. HTTPs://www.linkedin.com/company/credivera
Cedar: We’re not a traditional lender or a bank. We are a team of real estate and finance experts on a mission to make homeownership more accessible for everyday Americans. Through our innovative ground lease model, we purchase the land, allowing you to own your home at a significantly reduced price with lower monthly payments. This is an ideal solution for both new homebuyers looking to get into a home for less and existing homeowners seeking a flexible way to access their home's equity. With Cedar, you always have the option to buy the land at a later date, giving you a clear path to full property ownership. https://www.linkedin.com/company/get-cedar/
For more information about REACH Canada visit https://narreach.ca