Propel posts another record quarter as Thinkific begins courting larger customers in Q2
Propel soars on continued demand, while Thinkific posts modest gains and looks upmarket.
British Columbia
Mogo sells $13.8 million of WonderFi stake to buy Bitcoin ahead of Robinhood deal
The company increased Bitcoin holdings as part of a $50-million crypto treasury strategy.
Yaletown Partners raises $100 million in first close for third Innovation Growth Fund
Vancouver VC firm is targeting a final close totalling $250 million within the next year.
AI bookkeeping startup Ceedar is turning customers into investors
Ceedar nabs angel cheques from Canadian founders looking for simplified accounting options.
4AG Robotics looks to grow fleet of mushroom-harvesting robots with $40-million Series B round
AgTech startup says it’s on track to hit $7 million in annual revenue amid high demand for agricultural labour.
Eyam Health strikes partnership with Swiss non-profit to develop one-dollar malaria treatment
Eyam claims its AI drug discovery and delivery platform can develop treatment at less than half the usual cost.
WonderFi co-founder’s xTAO startup secures $31 million CAD for its decentralized AI network
The blockchain company is now publicly traded on the TSX Venture stock exchange.
BC shuffles cabinet, moving Rick Glumac to AI and Ravi Kahlon back to jobs
Province loses JEDI, gains AI minister as premier swears in team “to meet the current moment.”
Quandri secures $16.5 million CAD to help North American insurance firms automate renewals with AI
BC sibling-founders gear up to hire 40 employees and open a Boston office.
Kardium closes $340 million CAD to secure regulatory approval, expand manufacturing for atrial fibrillation heart device
BC medtech company gears up for targeted commercial launch later this year.
D-Wave sells $400 million USD in common shares to fund acquisitions, working capital
Quantum computing firm joins competitors in selling stock for third time since December.
Last-mile delivery startup UniUni to continue North American expansion with $95.4-million CAD Series D round
Amid scrutiny of its labour practices, BC gig work company has raised over $200 million in about a year.
Nvidia acquires Canadian AI efficiency startup CentML
Nvidia rival AMD also acquired Canadian AI firm Untether earlier this month.
Clio to acquire Spanish-American legaltech vLex for $1 billion USD
vLex offers an extensive legal and regulatory database alongside an AI-powered assistant.
Klue lays off 40 percent of staff as startup navigates shifting AI landscape
BC software firm restructures to become “AI-first” amid rising competition from DIY solutions.