Innovate BC, NRC IRAP invest $2 million into 13 BC cleantech companies
BC Fast Pilot program has invested $9.9 million into 75 projects to date.
Cleantech
Diagram Ventures announces new $60-million VC fund to build and back early-stage cleantech startups
The ClimateTech Fund is co-anchored by Québec and Sagard.
Two years after Graphite Ventures spinout, MaRS IAF is ready to invest again
With new hires, managing director says IAF has achieved “critical mass.”
Vancouver, Toronto-Waterloo, Calgary among the top 50 global cleantech ecosystems
Atlantic Canada ranks third in top North American oceantech startup ecosystems.
Spring Impact Capital launches $20-million fund to back cleantech, healthtech startups
New impact fund sprung out of Spring to focus on “human and planetary health.”
Geomega receives $2 million from NGen for rare earth element recycling plant
Geomega’s recycling plant will help turn magnet scrap into rare earth elements used in electric vehicles.
Federal Fall Economic Statement promises to expand Payments Canada eligibility, introduce open banking legislation in 2024
Canada commits to “consumer-driven finance” and more powers for the Competition Bureau.
Active Impact Investments launches third climate tech seed fund with $70 million in initial commitments
LPs include Northleaf, Fondaction, Co-operators, Deloitte Ventures, University of Victoria.
McGill, venture studio BXVentures spin out cleantech venture FeX Energy
FeX Energy uses metal fuel technology to generate renewable energy.
Hopper-linked Deep Sky closes $57.5-million Series A to make Canada a “carbon removal capital”
Barely a year old, the Montréal cleantech startup has already amassed $75 million in total funding.
Ambyint is repatriating its headquarters to Calgary after three years in Houston
Ambyint CEO says Alberta’s “strong tech ecosystem” fueled the move back to Canada.
New foodtech association looks to promote more sustainable seafood alternatives
Future Ocean Foods has 35 inaugural member companies, eight of which are Canadian.
Acuva, Brickeye, Intelligent City feature in Foresight’s top 50 cleantech ventures list
Ventures on the accelerator’s 2021, 2022 lists have collectively raised over $1.67 billion.
Recharge Véhicule Électrique raises over $7 million to expand at-home EV charging
RVE’s president says the funding will help free up 4,000 megawatts of power from the grid.
Dapper Labs, Nesto, Certn, top Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 50 list
FinTech startups made a mark on the list of Canada’s leading technology companies.