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With nearly $4 billion raised, BC tech “stepped into the spotlight” in 2021

Investment in BC startups grew over 300 percent in 2021.

Plus: Microsoft inks deal to acquire Activision Blizzard.

The Belgian firm with Canadian roots now has a $1.4 billion valuation.

The ex-Shopify leaders plan to “go back to building.”

The green bonds are helping finance solar projects and wind farms.

Zafin also announced launch of a new banking group.

Toronto-Waterloo ranked best cleantech ecosystem in Canada.

Pre-seed funding in hand, Lawbrokr has launched in Toronto.

BenchSci says its tech is used by 16 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies.

1Password goes Hollywood, makes history, while Sonder makes Nasdaq debut.

Plus: Shakepay shakes its way to a $44 million Series A.

Canada is currently one of only four countries with access to Twitter Blue.

The fund seeks to accelerate AI research and adoption in New Brunswick.

Diversio uses AI to uncover bias in companies and recommend solutions.

The round gives the Montréal crypto startup a $313 million valuation.