Felicia Bochicchio named CEO of Unbounce; Rick Perreault becomes board chair
Unbounce, the conversion intelligence startup, is undergoing a big change at the executive level as Felicia Bochicchio becomes CEO while Rick Perreault – the…
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BC entrepreneur wins $1.6 million prize from Prince William-founded competition
A cleantech entrepreneur from Vancouver is one of the five winners of a competition founded by Prince William. Vancouver’s Kevin Kung is the co-founder,…
Plurilock to acquire assets of CloudCodes Software to bolster cloud security solution
Victoria-based Plurilock Security has entered into a definite asset purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of CloudCodes, a cloud-access security broker (CASB) based in…
Rumor Avenue acquires FLIK as company aims to empower women founders
Less than two years after launching its platform, FLIK has been acquired by fellow Vancouver-based firm Rumor Avenue in a deal FLIK’s founders say…
General Fusion to expand HQ in Richmond, BC and quadruple workforce
General Fusion, a Vancouver-based cleantech company, is partnering with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to relocate and expand its headquarters to Richmond, British Columbia. The…
Pocketed secures $1 million CAD to help more companies access grant funding, power US expansion
Vancouver-based FinTech software startup Pocketed, which offers a platform that helps businesses find and apply for grants and tax credits, has raised $1 million…
SkyHive secures $49.3 million CAD Series B raise for automated job skills tech
SaaS startup SkyHive has raised $49.3 million CAD ($40 million USD) in a Series B round. Eldrige led the round with participation from Allegis…
Fraction raises $20 million to bring home equity solution to US market
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Fraction Technologies has raised $20 million CAD in a Series A funding round led by QED Investors. The financing also saw…
BBTV, Spotter enter partnership worth $154.7 million to fuel content creator growth and monetization
Broadband TV (BBTV), a media-tech company based in Vancouver, has entered a partnership with Los Angeles-based Spotter worth $154.7 million CAD ($125 million USD)….
LifeSpeak to acquire ALAViDA, extending solutions to address substance use
LifeSpeak, a Toronto-based employee wellness software company, has entered into an agreement to acquire ALAViDA for $12 million, consisting of a $7 million cash…
EdTech startup Thinkific files offering with potential to raise $300 million
The EdTech startup Thinkific Labs Inc. has filed a preliminary and final short form base shelf prospectus that would offer up to $300 million…
Kevin Durant’s Boardroom enters multi-year brand deal with Dapper Labs
Boardroom, a media network company founded by two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant and entrepreneur Richard Kleiman, has entered into a two-year partnership with Vancouver-based…
Alida obtains $20 million Series D funding to fuel expansion
Customer experience management company Alida closed a $20 million Series D funding round led by Round13 Growth Fund. The Round13 Growth Fund, a late…