Certn and Quadshift secure capital from BDC Capital’s topped-up funds
Funding follows apparent departure of Certn president less than a year into the job.
Victoria
New Blue Action Canada oceantech accelerator launches backed by COAST and Founders Factory
Pilot cohort will support eight startups in BC with plans to expand Canada-wide later this year.
Founders of Propel Holdings, Plusgrade, and Redbrick among 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year regional winners
Regional winners will compete for national title to represent Canada globally in Monaco.
VoxCell BioInnovation takes the crown at the last-ever Collision PITCH competition
VoxCell’s 3D bioprinted imitation of natural soft tissue helps pharmaceutical companies test new drugs faster.
Tiny appoints WeCommerce head Jordan Taub as its new CEO
Tiny co-founders Andrew Wilkinson and Chris Sparling will “remain actively involved” as company chairs.
Federal, BC privacy watchdogs investigating Certn over its use of personal data
Investigation will examine Certn’s tenant-screening services and its compliance with privacy laws.
Save da Sea closes seed financing, becomes the first investment of BDC’s Thrive Lab
Startup is serving up plant-based alternatives to seafood.
MarineLabs looks to bring safety to oceans following $4.5-million seed round
Startup offers hardware and software that provides real-time wind, wave, and weather data.
Virtual mental health platform Cognito raises $2 million in seed funding
Cognito plans to expand its mental health services across Canada this year.
With new president Sarah Miller Wright, Certn targets profitable growth over acquisitions
Following 2023 layoffs, Miller Wright must steer Certn’s global operations through a “transformation year.”
Sports content startup STN Video acquired by Minute Media
Victoria startup’s platform distributes video content from major sports leagues.
Tiny to purchase WholesalePet from Emerge Commerce for $12.5 million CAD
Emerge Commerce originally acquired the online pet supply wholesaler in 2021.
FinTech startup Peloton Technologies closes $2 million in seed financing
Executive chair says the capital will fuel the startup’s acquisition strategy.
Certn acquires European ID verification company Trustmatic
Trustmatic marks Certn’s third international acquisition in the last two years.
SaaSquatch acquired by US-based partnership management platform Impact.com
Deal follows Impact.com’s recent purchase of another BC tech startup: Pressboard.