Proptech startup VendorPM raises $6 million in Bessemer-led seed round
VendorPM earmarked the new capital for US expansion.
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Universities have a role to play in addressing BC’s tech talent crunch: report
BC faces the perils of “brain drain 2.0.”
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Plus: Lightspeed adds global tech entrepreneurs to its board.
Founder Dax Dasilva out as Lightspeed CEO
President JP Chauvet steps in as CEO; Q3 results overshadowed in C-suite change.
Wealthsimple still working on crypto wallet withdrawals
Wealthsimple plans to ensure all users have access to BTC and ETH withdrawals soon.
A|I: The AI Times – Boeing hails an (autonomous) taxi
Plus: OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman ridicules startup fundraising process.
BKR Capital secures additional $4.5 million, announces first four investments in Black-founded tech startups
The fund backs Black-founded Canadian tech firms at the seed stage.
Vancouver Startup Week postponed, plans for 2023 in-person return
VSW cancelled as “pandemic rages on globally,” the org said.
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Plus: Clio alum launches legaltech startup Lawbrokr to match consumers with lawyers.
RenoRun closes $181 million CAD Series B to fuel Canada, US expansion
RenoRun is building a vertically-integrated “one-stop shop” for construction materials.
Koho secures $210 million to give more Canadians access to wealth creation
CEO Daniel Eberhard says Koho has found its “flywheel.”
Fyyne launches platform with pre-seed funding to address Black hair care accessibility
Fyyne plans to build all the tools that Black hairstylists need to run their businesses.
Fractional real estate investing startup Willow comes out of stealth
PropTech startup claims 10,000 people on investing waitlist.
BDC report expects tech sector revenue to grow by 22 percent by 2024
Canada’s tech sector growth outpaces overall economy, but faces talent shortfall.
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Plus: Wealthsimple founder says Canada should ‘plant a flag’ in crypto.