Today in funding: Vogogo, Gladius Pharmaceuticals, and Mojio
Canadian FinTech, Healthtech and IoT companies are all receiving new funding. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, from…
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Vancouver-based Unbounce acquires Rooster Engagement Tools
Vancouver-based Unbounce, a platform that provides tools and resources to help marketers create high-converting landing pages,…
Traction Conference Roundup: growth hacking and other myths (Part 2)
Getting traction for your tech company isn’t easy. You need resources, whether that means bootstrapping or getting a lift…
Agora Mobile takes top prize as Impact8 graduates third cohort
In an event held at the MaRS Discovery District, Impact8 graduated the third cohort of its eight-week accelerator program.…
Doctors around the world zooming in on Molescope’s app
Could your next selfie save your life? Maybe, thanks to the new Molescope iPhone app that’s getting worldwide attention.…
EDC provides $1.5 million in financing to Vancouver’s Mio Global
Export Development Canada (EDC) announced today that it has provided a $1.5 million loan to Vancouver’s Mio Global, which…
Littlecodr’s Kickstarter excites pint-sized programmers
How early can a child learn to code? Littlecodr’s Kickstarter campaign to teach coding with a fun card game for young kids…
Recon Instruments acquired by Intel
Vancouver’s Recon Instruments, makers of the Recon Jet smartglasses, has been acquired by Intel, according to blog post announcements…
Vancouver’s UrtheCast just released the first full-color HD video of Earth shot from space
In a blog post today, Vancouver’s UrtheCast has shared some pretty amazing footage of our beloved planet. The space company…
Dun & Bradstreet’s new office keeps your head in the Cloud
As a lifelong entrepreneur, one could say that Mark Cunningham’s head has always been in the clouds. Spending the last few…
Today in funding: Snug Vest, Milestone Pharmaceuticals, Lending Loop
A first-time entrepreneur and a new startup one year in the making are finally seeing their hard work pay off. Here’s the…
Holus Kickstarts a revolution to humanize technology
When you can pick up $50,000 through crowdfunding on Kickstarter, you might be on to something. H+Technology’s campaign for…
DraftingSPACE has been acquired by Vancouver’s BuildDirect
Vancouver-based BuildDirect has acquired Waterloo-based startup DraftingSPACE for an undisclosed amount. DraftingSPACE is an…
Recon Instruments and the Ironman Triathlon of startup success
Getting to the winner’s circle in the tech startup game requires the grit, determination and laser-like focus of an Ironman…
Control raises $1.5 million from Vanedge and BDC Capital
Vancouver-based Control has announced the close of an oversubscribed $1.5 million seed round, led by Vanedge Capital and BDC…