New BC innovation minister Brenda Bailey lays out how she plans to support province’s tech, innovation
Minister: “the most important thing in our tech sector … is people, and this government is very serious about continuing…
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Shabodi closes $14 million CAD Series A to simplify 5G for developers
Shabodi aims to be to 5G what Stripe is to payment integrations.
Nesto raises $80 million CAD in Series C financing
The round was led by Power company IGM Financial.
Innovobot holds initial close of targeted $40 million fund to invest in “deep tech for good”
The fund has secured $14 million from entrepreneurs and family offices.
InBC announces first three venture fund investments: Evok Innovations, Raven Capital, Yaletown Partners
InBC backs trio of VC funds focused on climate change, reconciliation, and innovation.
Plooto closes $27 million CAD Series B to help SMBs manage cash flow
Plooto plans to double down on product-led growth strategy.
Former Google ad chief’s Neeva launches its ad-free, privacy-conscious search engine in Canada
“We wanted a search engine that was all about users.”
IBM to hire 250 in New Brunswick for new Client Innovation Centre
This week, IBM also awarded $35,000 USD to two Montréal-based startups.
Movement51, CIWA secure $861,980 from PrairiesCan to support women entrepreneurs, investors
The funding is expected to help increase women-owned and led businesses in the Prairies.
Statements from Alberta innovation minister cast doubt on return of investor tax credit
Glubish: “the AITC was not working to create long-term sustainable tech companies.”
Coveo, D2L, and Faire looking to fill leadership roles
Product managers, UX leaders, and developers needed.
Perceiv AI raises $1.5 million to better predict the progression of diseases
Startup’s platform initially focused on improving outcomes for Alzheimer’s patients.
Commerce startup Elastic Path secures additional $30 million from existing investors
The Vancouver company claims leadership in the composable commerce movement.
AI-driven investment startup Delphia acquires Fathom Privacy to increase transparency with user data
Users pool their data together through Delphia with the goal to improve investment strategies.
MedTeq, Age-Well receive $47 million from SIF to deliver tech meant to help seniors, caregivers
The funding supports projects focused on seniors’ autonomy, healthy lifestyle.