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Founders / James Neufeld

James Neufeld

James Neufeld is the founder and CEO of Samdesk, a defence and security AI company based in Edmonton. Samdesk received a C$1.8M grant in June 2025 from PrairiesCan.

Founder/CEO of Samdesk.

LinkedIn@jamesaneufeld

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Samdesk

AI real-time global crisis detection.

Role
Founder/CEO
HQ
Edmonton, AB
Founded
2013
Status
Active
Disclosed raised
C$1.8M
Latest round
Grant, Jun 24, 2025
Website
samdesk.io

Investors: PrairiesCan

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Data as of November 10, 2026.

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