Medtech AI startups ProteinQure and AssistIQ each close Series A rounds
ProteinQure to debut AI-engineered cancer drug in the clinic, while AssistIQ expands medical supply platform.
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Michael Southworth âspecifically chosenâ as Assentâs new CEO to spearhead $250-million revenue effort
Longtime CEO Andrew Waitman, who led the company to centaur status, will become executive chairman.
Pender and Novacap recognized for cashing in on last yearâs go-private wave at 2025 CVCA Awards
The honours celebrate the deals, dealmakers, and community service behind Canadaâs VC and PE firms.
Bell to build six AI data centres in Canada as telcos compete on infrastructure
First two facilities in BC “supercluster” will have a fraction of typical AI data centre compute power.
Outcome of copyright case against Cohere uncertain but likely âprecedent-settingâ: expert
The Canadian AI giant has motioned to dismiss the suit before it reaches court.
Web Summit Vancouverâs opening night offers thoughtful critiques and alternatives to current tech
Gary Marcus and Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discuss LLMs and the open web as Web Summit kicks off.
At Web Summit Vancouver, BC wants to let the world know its cleantech hub is open for business
BetaKit jumped on an electric bus to tour BCâs cleantech sector. Come along for the ride.
Koho continues expansion beyond core banking with launch of international money transfers
Aspiring bank claims to offer better remittance exchange rates compared to competitors.
PacifiCan tops up Innovate BC initiative with $1.8 million for AI projects
Funding to support local AI testbeds at Vancouver International Airport and Provincial Health Services Authority.
Harley Finkelstein, Valley vets Dorothy Kilroy and Chris Urmson headline 2025 Elevate Festival
Toronto-based tech festival says applied AI will be this yearâs defining theme.
Four tech workers discuss their AI habits
The Chang Schoolâs Curv Microcertificate has tech professionals rethinking AIâs place in their work.
Canadian VCs arrive at annual industry gathering in need of a âwake-up callâ
Venture leaders publicly grapple with weak performance and uncertain future ahead of CVCA Invest Canada conference.
Jim Balsillie calls on Ottawa to prioritize stablecoins at Inventures fireside with Premier SmithÂ
Premier indicated willingness to add Web3 expert to the Alberta Securities Commission.
Jane Software to be reportedly valued at $1.8 billion in upcoming secondary financing
TCV and other US-based private equity firms to snatch up $500 million in Jane shares.
CWVC wants to map the career progression and retention of women in Canadian VC
Analysis finds nearly 1 in 4 of CWVCâs members left VC since 2019. CWVC hopes to figure out why.