Proptech startup Operto raises $34.4 million CAD to open the door to new markets, literally
Operto eyes bringing its electronic check-in and check-out experience to more hotels.
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Applications now open for the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition
Participants stand to win over $250,000 in prizes.
Sanctuary marks first commercial test of “human-like” robots in Mark’s clothing store
The robot can pick and pack merchandise, fold, and label items among other tasks.
Zenhub closes $10 million to make platform for managing software projects more accessible
Yaletown-backed Zenhub aims to take the silos out of software development.
Yaletown Partners hits $200 million final close for Innovation Growth Fund II
Yaletown saw four exits in 2022, including Tasktop, Circle Cardiovascular Imaging.
Fresh Prep acquires fellow Vancouver food delivery startup Peko
Fresh Prep says deal will help the sustainable meal kit company tackle food waste.
Hootsuite follows Twitter lead as company ditches free plans
Twitter eliminating free API access is expected to have wide-ranging implications.
Lighthouse Labs, TechNL each secure over $20 million in federal funding for tech upskilling programs
Two orgs aim to train thousands of students to meet tech sector talent demands.
Dapper Labs cuts another 20 percent of staff while fending off class action suit
The move marks Dapper Labs’ second round of layoffs since November as it contends with declining NFT sales.
Dapper Labs faces lawsuit claiming NBA Top Shot NFTs are securities
Judge denies Dapper Labs’ request to toss out proposed class action in February 22 decision.
Bidmii, SalonScale, Moves, TrojAI among 2023 cohort of Google’s Canadian accelerator
Previous cohort included MintList, Helcim, Fyyne.
Mining, energy companies lead TSXV’s list of 50 top-performing public companies
Newfoundland’s Kraken Robotics tops technology category.
BBTV secures $21.6 million CAD loan to pay off overdraft facility
“We have also allocated additional cushion to help withstand future macroeconomic uncertainty.”
Thinkific, WonderFi, VerticalScope face leadership changes following layoffs
Canadian tech companies hit with executive exodus amid sector downturn.
As unregulated crypto players collapse around the world, Netcoins expands into the US
Canadian firm aims to offer “compliant” alternative to unregistered US exchanges.