Trendi, Swede, Frontly the latest early-stage BC startups to secure funding
byThree early-stage BC startups secure pre-seed and seed funding.
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Certn raises $65.1 million CAD to scale background check tech beyond Canada
byWith fresh funds, Certn plans to hire 160 new roles this year.
Cognito Health secures $1.1 million for cross-Canada expansion of its mental health offering
byStumped over marketing, Cognito generated a big buzz on Instagram.
Canadian startups in Y Combinator tie all-time high at Winter 2022 Demo Day
byFor the second time, 16 Canadian startups participated in a YC cohort.
Online threat detection firm Echosec Systems closes $10 million credit facility from Espresso Capital
byEchosec helps security teams detect web-based data for threat intelligence.
Shopify platforms acquirer WeCommerce to purchase KnoCommerce for $2.6 million CAD
byKnoCommerce would mark WeCommerce’s third acquisition since going public on the TSXV.
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2022
byControlHQ’s co-founder is back with his #CDNtech crystal ball.
Certn acquires United Kingdom’s Credence to expand background checks solutions
byCertn hired its first CTO in July to scale its technology.
Redbrick acquires Indianapolis-based email marketing platform Delivra
byDelivra is the fifth company to join Redbrick’s growing portfolio.
aDolus raises $3 million CAD to bolster supply chain security solution amid growing demand
bySaaS startup aDolus Technology raised $3 million CAD ($2.5 million USD) in what the company classified as an oversubscribed…
Pani Energy raises $8 million to bring water treatment tech to global market
byPani Energy, a SaaS startup based in Victoria, British Columbia, has raised $8 million CAD in what the company classified as…
TrafficDriven, Train Fitness, Moment Energy secure podium at 2021 New Ventures BC Competition
byA trio of Vancouver-based companies have finished top three at New Ventures BC’s 21st annual tech startup competition, beating…
BC Innovator Skills Initiative receives $14 million in private investment, expands under-represented individuals support
byThe British Columbia government is expanding its Innovator Skills Initiative program to help under-represented people get their…
Acquisition roundup: Ramp, Top Hat, Wishpond, Trade X, Enthusiast Gaming
byFive Canadian tech companies have made acquisitions or have been acquired over the last little while. Here are some highlights…
WeCommerce announces new hires, including CFO
byFollowing second-quarter 2021 results that showed Victoria, BC’s WeCommerce posting a loss, the acquirer of Shopify partner…