Steve Walton’s 3C merges with UK’s Datalec to build full-service data centre platform
Former CoolIT CEO will lead 3C Datalec, which is planning new facilities in Calgary, Austin, and Warsaw.
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Calgary philanthropist donates $30 million to fund drone facility at SAIT
Bissett Autonomous Aviation Park will train and test autonomous aircraft as part of new diploma program.
Alberta municipalities juggle data centre development gold rush with public pushback
New proposals in central Alberta have left host municipalities between a rock and a hard place.
Telehealth company Freddie acquired by Grindr for $250 million USD
Deal to purchase the Calgary-born firm is expected to close this year.
Women without sponsorship face larger barriers to career advancement in tech, new report finds
Toast Institute says women in middle management receive significantly less professional sponsorship.
Woveo partners with BDC on business microlending program
The $10-million project aims to expand capital access for small and medium-sized businesses.
Fortinet expansion suggests Calgary’s cache is growing among global companies
The $30-million cybersecurity hub adds another international company to the city’s growing tech ecosystem.
Kanin Energy raises $138 million for waste heat to power development
Calgary- and Houston-based cleantech company received funding from S2G Investments and Canada Growth Fund.
Cura raises $10 million USD to scale low-carbon cement technology
Calgary startup is expanding its team and building a pilot plant near Taber, Alta.
Thin Air Labs celebrates $100-million Funding Catalyst milestone
Milestone reflects more than 300 funded projects across nearly 400 companies.
Regulatory AI company Ultimarii raises $13-million Series A round
BDC and Mistral Venture Partners led the financing round, with additional support from IRAP.
Neo Financial lays off roughly 10 percent of its staff
Calgary-based FinTech cut 102 employees to create a “simpler and faster team.”
Emissions Reduction Alberta doles out nearly $51 million in slew of innovation investments
Tech and innovation projects across the province are aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
ID-scanning firm Patronscan faces renewed scrutiny over data privacy
Multiple US bars have now stopped using Calgary-based ID authenticator’s tech following criticism.
Helcim raises $53 million amid shakeup in Canadian payments
Calgary company reaches $250-million valuation, hopes to grow after Moneris sells to US private equity.