“The energy is here”: local leaders call Web Summit Vancouver’s scaled-back debut a success
Web Summit lands smoothly on the West Coast as attendees offer ideas for how it could grow.
Vancouver
BC’s new JEDI says Web Summit Vancouver has been worth “every penny”
Minister Gibson talks ecosystem growth, integrated marketplaces, and filling the “really big shoes” of her predecessor.…
Student entrepreneurs and Canadian tech leaders talk inflection points at Cansbridge Story Night event
Speakers tell stories about the moments they chose to dream bigger and take risks.
Amid AI proof-of-concept fatigue, Cohere co-founder urges potential customers to keep the faith and focus on ROI
Ivan Zhang says AI firms have their work cut out winning back clients “burned” by failed pilots.
Pender and Novacap recognized for cashing in on last year’s go-private wave at 2025 CVCA Awards
The honours celebrate the deals, dealmakers, and community service behind Canada’s VC and PE firms.
Web Summit Vancouver’s opening night offers thoughtful critiques and alternatives to current tech
Gary Marcus and Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discuss LLMs and the open web as Web Summit kicks off.
At Web Summit Vancouver, BC wants to let the world know its cleantech hub is open for business
BetaKit jumped on an electric bus to tour BC’s cleantech sector. Come along for the ride.
PacifiCan tops up Innovate BC initiative with $1.8 million for AI projects
Funding to support local AI testbeds at Vancouver International Airport and Provincial Health Services Authority.
Jane Software to be reportedly valued at $1.8 billion in upcoming secondary financing
TCV and other US-based private equity firms to snatch up $500 million in Jane shares.
Lagging growth rate knocks Canada out of top four in StartupBlink’s ecosystem rankings
Toronto “in a tier of its own” as Calgary vaults back into top 100 cities globally.
Rival Technologies’ parent company and Angus Reid Group to join forces in Canadian market research merger
Rival Group claims Reid family reunion will form “the largest Canadian-owned independent market research firm.”
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Your shortcut to making the most of the newest conference on Canada’s Best Coast.
Verdi raises $6.5 million to reduce farmers’ irrigation irritation with automation
Vancouver-based startup has more than doubled its team size over the past year.
Well Health says its healthy Q1 revenue is a symptom of Canadian growth
Vancouver healthtech expects Healwell AI stake to further boost its 2025 fortunes.
Tentree spinout Veritree announces $9.1-million CAD Series A to help companies manage nature restoration projects
Vancouver cleantech startup recently hit 100 million trees pledged through its platform.