Idealist Capital receives $50 million from Canada Growth Fund
Idealist is the first cleantech investor to receive backing from the $15-billion fund.
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Rithmik secures $2 million to lower mobile mining equipment emissions
The funding will help increase the startup’s global footprint, establish partnerships, and improve its platform.
Clarius, Fintel Connect among seven Vancouver tech orgs receiving new PacifiCan funding
The regional development agency is doling out nearly $14 million.
NGen launches $100-million sustainable manufacturing challenge, calls for project proposals
The Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge is seeking projects that will support Canada’s net-zero goals.
Ocean tech startup Poseidon raises $28-million CAD Series B to make fish farming more eco-friendly
BC startup offers tech aimed at improving fish welfare, mitigating ecosystem damage.
MarineLabs looks to bring safety to oceans following $4.5-million seed round
Startup offers hardware and software that provides real-time wind, wave, and weather data.
Saskatchewan government doubles cap of startup investor tax credit to $7 million
Program eligibility has also been expanded to include cleantech startups.
Opalia closes $2 million to make more milk with less moo
Startup develops milk from bovine mammary cells.
Yamaha Motors leads Joyride’s $7-million CAD Series A as startup sets sights on enterprises and OEMs
Joyride partnered with EV manufacturer GEM in October.
Jacob Homiller replaces co-founder Chris Stern as CarbiCrete CEO
Stern says he will remain with the company as a strategic advisor.
Elevated Signals raises $7.9 million CAD Series A to scale its manufacturing operations software
After starting in cannabis, startup looks to its original goal of tackling food security.
Ocean tech company Xeos Technologies acquired by Spain’s Satlink
Xeos helps track and control assets that operate in harsh maritime environments.
Evercloak closes $2-million seed round as it looks to cool buildings without heating the planet
Evercloak’s membranes are aimed to reduce the energy air conditioners consume by more than 50 percent.
NGen investing $32.3 million into 15 advanced manufacturing projects
Tech startups CarbiCrete, 3D BioFibR, Falkbuilt among recipients.