Ryan Holmes steps down as CEO of Hootsuite
CEO of Vancouver-based unicorn Hootsuite, Ryan Holmes, has announced he is stepping down from the role. In a resignation announcement…
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Today in funding ($27.8 million): CTO.ai, MindBeacon
Two Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…
CBRE report sheds new light on tech job growth in Vancouver
With a growth rate of 30 percent over the last two years, Vancouver has swiped Seattle’s spot as one of the top markets…
Snap Projections acquired by FinTech startup WealthBar Financial Services
Snap Projections, a financial planning software startup, has been acquired by Vancouver-based wealth management company WealthBar…
Blockchain music startup Beatdapp raises $3.2 million, adds new advisory board members
Vancouver-based Beatdapp Software, a startup using blockchain technology to validate digital content streams, has completed…
Charity ping pong tournament TechPong returns to Vancouver November 7
Vancouver tech charity event TechPong is returning for its sixth year, inviting the city’s tech community, including…
Clio announces five finalists of its Launch//Code integration contest
Vancouver-based legal tech startup Clio has announced the five finalists who will compete for the title of ‘Best New…
Mogo partners with goeasy to pilot new personal loan offering
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Mogo is partnering with alternative financing provider goeasy, to pilot a new personal loan…
Widow of QuadrigaCX CEO to forfeit around $12 million to Ernst & Young
Jennifer Robertson, widow of the late Gerald Cotten, CEO of crypto exchange firm QuadrigaCX, has agreed to forfeit about $12…
HeyBryan raises $2.5 million after Canadian Securities Exchange IPO
HeyBryan, a peer-to-peer marketplace app that connects homeowners with home maintenance experts, has closed its initial public…
Today in acquisitions: Rise People, AudienceView
In the past few days, several companies have made announcements on acquiring startups. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers…
Canivate developing automated growing system for cannabis
Vancouver-based Canivate Growing Systems has announced the development of a proprietary advanced facility and automated growing…
Renewal Funds closes $145 million to invest in cleantech
Vancouver-based Renewal Funds, a venture capital firm investing in environmental technology and sustainable consumer products,…
Video creation platform Lumen5 awarded top prize at 2019 New Ventures BC Competition
Vancouver-based video creation platform Lumen5 is the winner of the 2019 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate…
Ernst & Young acquires cybersecurity firm ElevatedPrompt
Ernst & Young (EY) has acquired ElevatedPrompt Solutions, a Vancouver-based cybersecurity firm that targets enterprises.…