The $2 Million Xanada Startup Contest by Xanada Investments

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on September 20, 2024
Last updated on June 14, 2025
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The dedicated Canada-based investment company Xanada Investments has launched its $2 million historic first investment initiative called the Xanada Startup Contest.

Dubbed a visionary investment initiative on course to completely reshape the iGaming landscape through strategic investment and innovation, the Xanada Startup Contest offers an amazing opportunity for creative startups who have ideas that can truly redefine the industry.

The Xanada Startup Contest is a competition that offers a whopping investment prize of $2 million, in addition to offering the winners expert strategic consulting with their investors and unmatched global media exposure.

What do you get by winning:

  • Investment capital: A transformative funding boost to propel growth and operational scalability.
  • Strategic consulting: Access to seasoned industry leaders with a proven track record of scaling successful iGaming ventures.
  • Global media coverage: Extensive exposure through major media campaigns to amplify industry visibility and establish market authority.

Moreover, the Xanada Startup Contest invites progressive-thinking startups at the Pree-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages of development to present their unique ideas.

The goal is to motivate the ideal candidate to demonstrate a bespoke business model, a strategic roadmap for scaling in the volatile iGaming market, and a resilient team of individuals.

By participating in the Xanada Startup Contest winners win much more than the grand prize of $2 million. They get unparalleled opportunities for future potential partnerships and support from Xanada Investments, being that the company’s aim is to build long-term partnerships with all participants.

CEO & Managing Partner at Xanada Investments, Vladimir Malakchi, the goal of the company is not just to financially support the winning project, but to “fully immerse in the winner’s project” by providing the winners with their extensive resources such as market insights, business expertise, media exposure, etc.

By launching this competition, we aim to provide an empowering platform for innovative startups to assert themselves, while enhancing their motivation and competitive edge. Beyond offering financial investment, we aspire to deliver a comprehensive business launchpad. Our ambition is to fully immerse ourselves in the winner’s project, leveraging our extensive resources—including business expertise, market insight, robust B2B and B2S marketing acumen, and media elevation strategies—to maximize its potential and success within the industry.

The deadline to present your startup is the 26th of September, with each submission being carefully evaluated for its strategic fit and innovative potential. Finally, all candidates who make the final cut will be further contacted to proceed with the final stages of the investment.

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Dimitri Dimitrov

Dimitri is an iGaming expert with nearly a decade of experience and a knack for crafting content that speaks directly to the iGaming crowd. He understands affiliate marketing, player psychology, and search algorithms, which enables him to write engaging, data-driven articles.

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