Hootsuite is caught between a rock and a hard place. The Vancouver-born social media management firm appeared to be on an unstoppable rise in the 2010s before competition, social media shifts, and … READ MORE... about Hootsuite Continues to Work with ICE Amid Protests in Street
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How Hydrokinetic Cleantech Can Help Off-Grid Communities in B.C.
Demand for electricity is rising but many remote and coastal communities in Canada remain not easily served by major transmission systems and continue to rely on diesel generation for dependable power. Swordfish Energy says it is developing hydro-kinetic … READ MORE... about How Hydrokinetic Cleantech Can Help Off-Grid Communities in B.C.
DMG Taps into Chip Cooling Tech for Data Centre Energy Upgrade
DMG Blockchain Solutions has been awarded a $1.5 million "energy efficiency incentive" for its deployment of hydro direct liquid cooled server technology at the Vancouver-area company's 65 megawatt data centre facility in Christina Lake. The B.C.-based … READ MORE... about DMG Taps into Chip Cooling Tech for Data Centre Energy Upgrade
Numia Health Brings Bloodwork Testing to Comfort of Your Home
A new startup based in Vancouver is innovating broader accessibility to medical laboratory testing. Numia Health, described as a "convenience layer that brings the lab to you," promises professional blood testing handled from the comfort of one's … READ MORE... about Numia Health Brings Bloodwork Testing to Comfort of Your Home
New Ventures Launches ‘Capital Raising Index’ to Help Spur Deal Flow in B.C.
New Ventures BC has launched BC's Capital Raising Index, an initiative which aims to spotlights B.C.-based tech ventures actively fundraising. The curated, publicly accessible list will highlight companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and later stages. … READ MORE... about New Ventures Launches ‘Capital Raising Index’ to Help Spur Deal Flow in B.C.
Vancouver Fintech PayByPhone Acquired by New York’s Lightyear Capital
A United States private equity firm is acquiring Vancouver-based mobile parking payments firm PayByPhone. New York's Lightyear Capital recently signed an agreement to acquire the financial technology company from corporate payments giant … READ MORE... about Vancouver Fintech PayByPhone Acquired by New York’s Lightyear Capital
Province Targets AI Data Centres with New Energy Management Measure
The Province has launched a new competitive process for artificial intelligence and data centres to help the region manage rising electricity demand. B.C.’s AI sector is "rapidly growing," according to a statement from the government, with "growing … READ MORE... about Province Targets AI Data Centres with New Energy Management Measure
Victoria’s MeepMeep Raises Capital to Scale Healthcare Safety Device
Last year, we reported on Victoria-born startup MeepMeep expanding its tracking technology beyond sports to the healthcare field. Founder Eve Bennett says the pivot was not planned; rather, "MeepMeep’s entry into senior care was driven by market … READ MORE... about Victoria’s MeepMeep Raises Capital to Scale Healthcare Safety Device
Hootsuite Continues to Work with ICE Amid Protests in Street
Hootsuite is caught between a rock and a hard place. The Vancouver-born social media management firm appeared to be on an unstoppable rise in the 2010s before competition, social media shifts, and the emergence of AI tools altered the market … READ MORE... about Hootsuite Continues to Work with ICE Amid Protests in Street
Alberta Resort Taps skiKrumb for Safety Tech in ‘Full-Circle Moment’ for Founder
When we first reported on skiKrumb in 2023, the startup's wearable technology was certainly interesting—but hardly anywhere. Since then, the Startup of the Year finalist has expanded to iconic resorts such as Big White and Mt. Washington. This month, the … READ MORE... about Alberta Resort Taps skiKrumb for Safety Tech in ‘Full-Circle Moment’ for Founder
Victoria Startup Sepura Home Wins Grand Prize in Small Business Contest
In the spring of 2023, we reported on a sustainable food waste separation device. The smart under-sink composter technology was developed by Victoria-based startup Sepura Home, which had that April secured seed financing for a product that separates more … READ MORE... about Victoria Startup Sepura Home Wins Grand Prize in Small Business Contest
