Paren Expands to Canada
Paren Expands to Canada, Appoints Julien Maitrehenry as General Manager
Less than a year after securing our Seed round, we are thrilled to expand our corporate footprint with a newly established subsidiary in Quebec, Canada.
Strengthening Our Presence to Better Serve North American Partners
Many of our strategic partners operate seamlessly across North America, yet the U.S. and Canadian EV markets have distinct operational dynamics. Differences in charge point operators, pricing structures, deployment trends, and driver behaviors make a localized approach essential. By establishing a dedicated presence in Canada, we ensure that Paren delivers a market-specific, data-driven experience tailored to regional needs.
Growing Our Software Development Team
Over the past four years, our founding team has worked extensively with Canadian-based teams, gaining firsthand experience with the region’s deep technical talent pool. Quebec, in particular, presents an exciting opportunity to expand our software development team, offering top-tier expertise in a time zone that aligns seamlessly with our operations. As we expand, we’re looking for top talent to join our team—explore our open positions here and be part of Paren’s mission.
Welcoming Julien Maitrehenry as General Manager of Canada & Paren’s Chief Architect
We are proud to welcome Julien Maitrehenry (Linkedin) as General Manager of our Canadian subsidiary and as Paren’s Chief Architect. A seasoned technology executive with over 15 years of experience designing and leading teams for complex technical projects, Julien brings invaluable leadership as we scale our operations and further strengthen our platform’s architecture.
"I’m thrilled to join Paren, a company deeply committed to leveraging EV data—a space I’m personally passionate about as an EV driver for the past decade. Beyond that, I love building data-driven systems, making this an incredibly exciting opportunity to contribute to Paren’s mission and technology." — Julien Maitrehenry
This expansion comes as Paren continues to accelerate its growth. Since securing our Seed Round in March 2024—led by Base10—we’ve seen increasing adoption from charge point operators (CPOs), automakers, and industry leaders who rely on Paren’s platform for data-driven insights into EV charging infrastructure.
About Paren
Paren Inc. is the leading neutral data platform accelerating electric vehicle adoption by addressing core challenges in EV charging infrastructure. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in San Francisco, Paren aggregates, enriches, and delivers comprehensive data on reliability, availability, pricing, amenities, and safety across charging networks. Through its robust API and online application, Paren empowers users with actionable insights, fostering informed decision-making and strategic planning in the rapidly evolving EV landscape. By transforming fragmented information into a unified, reliable resource, Paren is driving the transition to a sustainable, electric future. For more information, visit www.paren.app.
