RainStick raises $1 million CAD to commercialize water conservation tech
Kelowna-based cleantech startup RainStick Shower has secured over $1 million CAD in seed financing to support the launch of its water-saving smart shower system….
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Acquisition roundup: Converge, WeCommerce, Carebook, Deloitte Canada, Mednow
Five Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions, including Converge Technology Solutions, WeCommerce, Carebook, Deloitte Canada, and Mednow. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers…
Today in acquisitions: Paymi, EchoLotto, EssayJack, Company Capital, Allocadia, Pluribus
Six Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions or have been acquired, including Paymi, EchoLotto, EssayJack, Company Capital, Allocadia, and Pluribus. Here’s the latest…
Today in acquisitions: Upchain, Nuvei, Perpetua, Carebook, WELL Health, FreshGrade, PainWorth, BonLook
Eight Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions or have been acquired, including Upchain, Nuvei, Perpetua, Carebook, WELL Health, FreshGrade, PainWorth, and BonLook. Here’s…
As the federal government prepares a new BC RDA, Kelowna-area groups lobby for attention
As the federal government works to develop a regional development agency (RDA) dedicated to British Columbia, a group of Okanagan-area politicians and economic development…
Trufan acquires Kelowna-based PLAYR.gg
Toronto-based Trufan has acquired Kelowna-based PLAYR.gg, a move by the social intelligence platform to enter the first-party data market, which involves collecting information directly…
Accelerate Okanagan announces top six startups competing in OKGN Angel Summit Finale
Accelerate Okanagan has announced the top six finalists set to pitch at the OKGN Angel Summit Finale for a chance to win an investment…
CEO of BC’s Women Entrepreneurship Centre steps down after 15 years in role
Laurel Douglas, the CEO of British Columbia-based Women’s Enterprise Centre (WEC) is stepping down from the role after more than 15 years with the…
Today in funding: Aquatic Informatics, Commerce.js, Simply Benefits
Three Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, from whom, and what…
Accelerate Okanagan wants OKGNtech community to raise $1 million for charity
Accelerate Okanagan is partnering with Kelowna-based fundraising platform Trellis to launch a campaign challenging the OKGNtech community to raise $1 million for charity. The…
The top Canadian tech hubs you don’t know about
Toronto and Vancouver get the lion’s share of attention on the Canadian tech scene. And it’s no wonder! Startup founders, investment and innovation naturally…
New Accelerate Okanagan CEO wants to boost OKGN Tech globally
Last week, Kelowna-based Accelerate Okanagan appointed Brea Lake as its new CEO. Lake, who has been the acting CEO of the hub for the…
Accelerate Okanagan receives $213,000 to support its OKGN Angel Summit
Kelowna, BC-based tech startup accelerator, Accelerate Okanagan, is receiving $213,000 from the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). “We…
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