BC regulator suspends ex-Blok Technologies CEO, CFO from investment market for misrepresenting 2018 share sale
The suspensions come in response to how a past Blok private placement was publicly communicated.
Vancouver
With Collision nearing a one-year Toronto extension, efforts are mounting for a West Coast alternative
Vancouver group advocates for Collision, as SAAS NORTH organizers look to offer a locally run alternative.
Platformatic secures $3.5 million, launches tech to simplify back-end development for enterprises
Platformatic is backed by Decibel, Panache, and developer and open-source angels.
SAAS NORTH producer reveals new Vancouver-based INNOVATEwest tech conference
INNOVATEwest will take place April 16 to 17, 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Communications startup Vrify secures $6-million Series A to help attract mining investment
Vrify creates 3D visualization technology and 360-degree virtual tours of mining sites.
Cognosys raises $2-million seed round to create AI personal assistants
Vancouver startup attracts prominent investors, including Google Ventures, Cohere
AbCellera receives $300 million in combined government funding for biotech campus
The $701-million project aims to build a “state-of-the-art” campus, add 400 jobs.
With regulatory approval, Hiive launches VC secondary trading platform in Canada
Closed IPO window, “discount mentality” driving secondary trading.
List highlights 10 fast-growing, impactful SDTC-backed Canadian cleantech firms
Mara Renewables, MineSense, Ecopia AI crack the list alongside returnees Saltworks, Hifi, among others.
Ailing MCI OneHealth divests five clinics in Calgary to Well Health for $2 million
Well called the acquisition an excellent opportunity to expand to more providers in Alberta.
Withe raises $1.1 million in mission to address hospitality hiring challenges
The Vancouver-based software startup lists Marriott International as one of its users.
Boast.ai report maps government tax, grant programs available for small businesses
Companies can combine SR&ED with other funding programs.
Startups SensaioTech, OroraTech look to mitigate wildfires with early detection services
Canadian wildfires cost more than $1 billion annually.
BDC, Vanedge invest in semiconductor startup Bonsai Micro to create advanced wireless networks
Bonsai Micro’s co-founders come from notable BC semiconductor company PMC-Sierra.
GeoComply acquires OneComply to automate licensing for regulated industries
GeoComply is using its platform to address “compliance failures” in the crypto industry.