Canadian Fintech Startups to Watch in 2026
Propra named one of Canada's fintech startups to watch, recognizing its accounting-first approach to property management.
In the press
A curated list of external articles, interviews, and industry mentions featuring Propra.
Calgary Delegation Heads to Web Summit Vancouver
Propra is among the Calgary companies joining a Calgary Economic Development delegation at Web Summit Vancouver from May 11 to 14, with the startup highlighted for rethinking property management accounting through fintech as part of the city's growing strength in applied AI solutions.
Propra Is Where PropTech Meets FinTech — And It’s Changing Everything
Calgary-based startup Propra is quietly transforming from a property operations platform into a fintech company, growing revenue 2.4x and tripling its customer base over the past year by automating accounting tasks like bill entries and e-transfer deposits with AI.
Propra Shifts Gears From Proptech to Fintech
Calgary-based Propra is evolving from property operations software into a fintech platform, using AWS Bedrock and LLM workflows to automate bill and deposit entries for real estate managers, with revenue up 2.4x and customers up 3.4x over the past year.
CENTURY 21 Taps Propra to Modernize Management
Calgary-based Propra has partnered with CENTURY 21 Canada, bringing its AI-powered accounting platform to nearly 400 offices nationwide as the startup deepens its pivot from proptech tool to full-fledged fintech platform.
From PropTech to Fintech: How Propra Is Automating Real Estate Property Management Accounting
Calgary-based startup Propra is undergoing a quiet transformation that reflects a broader trend in Canadian tech: the convergence of proptech and fintech.
Alberta Fintech to Power Property Management for Century 21 Canada
Calgary-based startup Propra has inked a strategic partnership with CENTURY 21 Canada, bringing its AI-powered accounting platform to nearly 400 residential real estate offices across the country.
Propra Selected as Property Management Platform for Century 21 Canada
In April, Calgary.tech reported on local upstart Propra quietly undergoing a transformation that seems to reflect a broader trend in Canadian tech: the convergence of proptech and fintech.
5 Best Property Management Software for Small Businesses in 2024
Calgary-based Propra was named among the top property management software platforms for small businesses, recognized for its all-in-one suite that streamlines accounting, maintenance requests, and resident communications from a single dashboard.
LinkedIn Live - IrisCX
Host Guillermo Salazar sits down with Al-Karim Khimji, CEO and co-founder of Propra
Al-Karim Khimji on Leveraging Technology with Propra for Aspiring Investors
On the CHMIC podcast, Propra co-founder and CEO Al-Karim Khimji shared his background and views on the future of real estate, offering tips for growing a portfolio and lessons learned for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in the industry.
And the 2024 Angel Summit Winner Is…
Propra took home the People's Choice award at the 2024 Okanagan Angel Summit Finale, where CEO Al-Karim Khimji pitched live on stage in Kelowna alongside five other finalists competing for a $195,000 investment fund.
2024 Okanagan Angel Summit Finalists Announced
Propra was named one of six finalists for the 2024 OKGN Angel Summit, advancing to the May 23 finale in Kelowna where six companies will compete for a $195,000 investment fund before a panel of 33 angel investors.
Second Century Ventures Selects Seven Tech Companies for 2024 REACH Canada Program
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today announced seven companies selected for its 2024 REACH Canada program.
DealPoint locks up top prize of $125K in Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Awards
Propra took home a $100,000 prize at the second annual Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Awards, recognized alongside top winner DealPoint for its autonomous property management platform that handles administrative tasks and financials so property owners can focus on growth.
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The Second Annual Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award
Propra was named one of 12 finalists for the Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award, recognized for building autonomous property management software with ambitions beyond efficiency, including supporting affordable housing organizations and introducing credit-building mechanisms for tenants.
Five Calgary Startups Reach Top 12 For National Fintech Award
Calgary-based Propra was named one of 12 finalists for the 2023 Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award, recognized for its autonomous property management platform that lets operators focus on growth while technology handles administrative tasks.
Here are the top 10 Calgary startups showcased at Innovation Week YYC 2023
Calgary-based Propra was named among the Launch Party alumni helping select the top 10 Calgary startups showcased at Innovation Week YYC 2023, joining founders and investors from companies like SkipTheDishes, StellarAlgo, and Virtual Gurus on the review panel.
10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2023
Calgary-based Propra was named one of 10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2023 by Calgary.tech, recognized for its end-to-end property management platform after impressing crowds and winning the People's Choice Award at Platform Calgary's Launch Party in 2022.
Made by transformational growth
In a McGill University alumni feature, Propra co-founder and CEO Al-Karim Khimji credited his Bachelor of Commerce journey, courses in strategy and accounting, and Montreal's multicultural community for shaping his path into entrepreneurship.
Calgary's tech sector looking to take the spotlight at SXSW in Austin
The conference may be Calgary's best chance at pumping up the city's vision for the tech sector, which is still lesser known on the global scale.
Taking a Closer Look at Award-Winning Innovation in Calgary Tech
Propra was profiled by Calgary.tech as one of three Launch Party winners at Innovation Week, with the publication taking a closer look at the proptech startup's mission to prevent property management headaches before they happen by using automation to put the right processes in place from the start.
Caret, NanoTess, & Propra Win Big At Launch Party
Propra won the People's Choice Award at Platform Calgary's Launch Party, the signature event of Innovation Week, recognized for its end-to-end property management platform that improves the rental process for both landlords and tenants.
Propra: Launch Party Profile 2022
In a Launch Party 2022 introduction video, co-founder and CEO Al-Karim Khimji described the key features of the platform: automating residential property management, and bringing modern technology to an industry stuck on outdated, manual, and fragmented processes.
Sixth annual UPstart Venture Challenge gives four new businesses a boost
Propra co-founder and CEO Al-Karim Khimji took home the $5,000 People's Choice Award at Smith School of Business's sixth annual UPstart Venture Challenge, recognized for the Calgary startup's use of machine learning and automation to reduce workload for property managers and improve the resident experience.
Al-Karim Khimji - Propra - Telling It Like It Is
On the Peer Guidance / Telling It Like It Is podcast with Jade Alberts, Propra co-founder and CEO Al-Karim Khimji shared his personal story and the story behind the Calgary startup as part of the show's mission of entrepreneurs helping entrepreneurs navigate growth, scaling, and profitability challenges.