Altrio announces the appointment of Brian McGowan, Managing Partner of BlueWave Ventures, to its Board of Directors

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Altrio Inc. (NYSE:INTA) has appointed Brian McGowan, Managing Partner of BlueWave Ventures, to its Board of Directors. McGowan brings over 25 years of experience in launching, scaling, and advising high-growth technology companies, with expertise spanning enterprise SaaS, applied AI, digital infrastructure, and investment platforms.

McGowan's appointment comes at a strategic time following Altrio's recent launch of a new version of its Origin deal management platform for investment sales and mortgage brokers. His previous roles include senior advisory positions at notable companies like DealCloud, Mercatus, and Dynamo Software, as well as serving as CEO of Peracon and Principal of Investcap Advisors.

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TORONTO, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Altrio Inc. announced today the appointment to its board of directors of Brian McGowan, an entrepreneur, operator, and investor with more than 25 years of experience launching, scaling, and advising high-growth technology companies. Brian's background spans enterprise SaaS, applied AI, digital infrastructure, and investment platforms — making him a valued addition to the strong group of technology experts and real estate investors that make up Altrio Inc. board of directors.

Brian is managing partner of BlueWave Ventures, a merchant venture development firm that has invested in, advised, and partnered with leading real estate and technology companies. He brings expertise to Altrio Inc. to support its growth at an exciting time in the company's development, as it recently launched a new version of its market leading deal management platform, Origin, designed for investment sales and mortgage brokers.

Altrio CEO, Raj Singh, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Brian to our board. His deep understanding of commercial real estate and transaction automation, along with his proven track record scaling technology companies, will be invaluable as we enter the next phase of our ambitious growth strategy." 

Previously, Brian acted as a senior advisor to other venture-backed and growth-stage companies including InvestorFlow, DealCloud (Intapp, NYSE: INTA), Mercatus (State Street Alpha), Dynamo Software, Katipult Technology Corp, Syncarpha Capital, and Leverton (acquired by MRI Software). In addition, he was the CEO of digital real estate transaction platform, Peracon (exited to RCM in 2010) and Principal of Investcap Advisors, Inc (acquired by Trepp LLC in 2011). 

Mr. McGowan added, "I'm excited about what Altrio has built and how they are solving problems that have long plagued professionals working in the commercial real estate investment markets. Raj is an accomplished proptech entrepreneur with a notable track record of creating and commercializing new technologies. I look forward to helping Altrio scale their innovative solution and ultimately transform how institutional investment teams source, analyze and execute transactions."

About Altrio

Altrio is a leading global provider of software, data and services to real estate capital markets professionals. The company's data-driven deal management platform, Origin, helps investors, lenders, brokers and sponsors harness proprietary and market data, automate business processes, and close deals faster. Altrio was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. For more information, visit altrio.com.

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FAQ

Who is Brian McGowan and why did Altrio (NYSE:INTA) appoint him to their board?

Brian McGowan is the Managing Partner of BlueWave Ventures with 25+ years of experience in technology companies. He was appointed for his expertise in enterprise SaaS, applied AI, and digital infrastructure, particularly valuable following Altrio's launch of their new Origin platform.

What is Brian McGowan's experience in the real estate technology sector?

McGowan has extensive experience including roles as CEO of Peracon (digital real estate transaction platform), advisor to DealCloud and Mercatus, and Principal of Investcap Advisors. He has advised numerous venture-backed real estate and technology companies.

How will Brian McGowan's appointment impact Altrio's growth strategy?

McGowan's expertise in commercial real estate and transaction automation, combined with his track record in scaling technology companies, will support Altrio's ambitious growth strategy and the expansion of their Origin deal management platform.

What are Brian McGowan's previous notable exits and achievements?

McGowan led successful exits as CEO of Peracon (acquired by RCM in 2010) and Principal of Investcap Advisors (acquired by Trepp LLC in 2011). He has also advised companies like DealCloud (now part of Intapp) and Mercatus (now part of State Street Alpha).