ELO Receives SOFII Support to Scale Premium Mobile Gaming Hardware

We’re thrilled to share that ELO Gaming Limited, a Canadian company redefining mobile and travel gaming hardware, has received support through the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII), administered by Community Futures Western Ontario. Founded in 2021 by former semi-pro esports player Adam Hepburn, ELO is on a mission to deliver console-grade performance to gamers wherever they play.

From early R&D in 2022 to the launch of its flagship Vagabond mobile gaming controller in late 2024, ELO has combined precise engineering, thoughtful design, and MFi-certified integration with iOS devices to meet the exacting expectations of competitive mobile gamers. Today, ELO offers a full ecosystem of products, including Vagabond controllers, Sentinel XR gaming glasses, Ascend Pro thumbsticks, travel cases, high-speed USB-C cables, multi-port adapters, and the Unleashed companion app, giving gamers a complete high-performance experience anywhere.

“SOFII helped me when we needed to expand our business. Allowing us, after our R&D phase, to move safely into production of our products and launch a proper go-to-market plan.” – Adam Hepburn, CEO, ELO

Built for the Way People Play

ELO products are designed for serious gamers. The Vagabond controller transforms smartphones and tablets into handheld gaming consoles with customizable button mapping, sensitivity tuning, and cross-device compatibility. Sentinel XR glasses deliver immersive visuals, while ELOaccessories enhance comfort, precision, and portability. Bundled packages like the “Ultimate Loadout” make it easy for players to access a complete setup in one purchase.

Gaming has become mainstream in Canada, and demand for high-performance hardware is rising. ELO has a mobile-focused approach that aligns with this growth, while esports, cloud gaming, and XR/AR technologies continue to reshape how people play. By combining premium hardware with software integration, ELO helps gamers play better, compete fairly, and enjoy an immersive experience wherever they are.

SOFII’s Impact: Supporting Growth and Scale

SOFII’s support enables ELO to scale operations and expand reach across Canada and internationally. Funding will support additional inventory, production runs, tooling adjustments, retail packaging, certifications, and logistics to meet retailer and distributor launch requirements. This ensures ELO can ramp production while maintaining quality and reliability critical for competitive gamers and global markets.

With SOFII’s backing, ELO can strengthen its supply chain, optimize production, and prepare for broader retail distribution, including channels like Best Buy. From a small idea to a premium Canadian gaming brand, ELO continues to push the boundaries of mobile and travel gaming. This funding positions the company to innovate, scale, and empower competitive gamers to play at their best anywhere, anytime.

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