OutreachGenius Secures $200K at DMZ Summit to Scale AI Voice Automation for Home Service Brands

Toronto, ON – November 2025 – OutreachGenius, a venture-backed AI company transforming how home service businesses engage customers through intelligent voice automation, has secured a $200,000 investment at the DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit, held in Toronto on October 30, 2025.

The funding marks a major milestone for OutreachGenius, positioning the company as a leader among Canada’s emerging AI startups focused on practical, revenue-driven automation. Hosted by Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ, the Summit awarded a record-breaking $400,000 CAD to Black-led startups - making it the largest event of its kind in the accelerator’s history.

Empowering Home Service Businesses with Practical AI

Founded by David Owasi and Pasha Khoshkebari, both software engineers and entrepreneurs, OutreachGenius was built from firsthand experience running and scaling home service businesses. David, a former College Pro Painters franchise owner, and Pasha, a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in AI systems design, are on a mission to help contractors and franchise operators grow using automation that drives measurable results.

The company’s platform allows service businesses to automate inbound and outbound calls using human-like AI voice agents that engage leads, qualify prospects, and book appointments automatically.

“Our mission is simple,” said David Owasi, Founder and CEO of OutreachGenius. “We help home service companies stop losing revenue because of missed calls and slow follow-ups. This investment allows us to expand our AI platform and make it easier for everyday business owners to use voice automation that actually drives sales.”

AI Voice Agents: The Next Frontier of Customer Engagement

OutreachGenius’s AI voice technology is designed specifically for industries that depend on real-time customer interaction - such as plumbing, HVAC, painting, and landscaping. The platform’s voice agents integrate directly into business workflows to:

• Create demand by reactivating old leads from CRMs,
  
  

  
  

• Capture demand by instantly responding to inbound calls and online leads, and
  
  

  
  

• Compound demand by automating follow-ups and customer retention workflows.
  
  

Early customers have reported measurable results, including increased booking rates and higher revenue per estimate. In one case study, a franchise partner using OutreachGenius’s AI increased revenue per estimate by 22% through improved speed-to-lead and consistent follow-ups.

Recognition from Canada’s Leading Startup Accelerator

The DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit brought together over 400 people, including founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to celebrate Black entrepreneurship and innovation. The $200,000 investment in OutreachGenius represents one of the largest individual awards of the event, backed by DMZ Ventures, Tribe Network, and Capital M Ventures.

“Winning at the DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit validates what we’re building,” Owasi added. “AI should not be a buzzword - it should be a real tool that helps business owners grow. This recognition gives us the platform to keep proving that.”

Looking Ahead

OutreachGenius plans to use the investment to scale its AI voice infrastructure, expand its partnerships with franchise brands, and further develop automation workflows tailored to home service businesses across North America.

The company is currently raising an additional $1 million USD SAFE round to accelerate hiring and product development as it continues to serve a fast-growing customer base.

About OutreachGenius

OutreachGenius is a venture-backed AI company that helps home service businesses automate customer communication through intelligent voice agents. Founded in Winnipeg, Canada, by David Owasi and Pasha Khoshkebari, OutreachGenius empowers contractors, franchise brands, and field service companies to increase conversion rates, reduce manual workload, and capture more revenue through AI-driven customer engagement.

Learn more at www.outreachgenius.ai or contact info@outreachgenius.ai.