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.
Victoria
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.
As enterprises dip their toes into generative AI, Plurilock finds gains in selling safety
Regulatory changes are putting greater pressure on compliance, says CEO Ian Paterson.
Redbrick expands portfolio with acquisition of video-editing software Animoto
Redbrick CEO said the company has reached $100 million in annualized revenue, 200 employees.
Niricson closes $10-million Series A to monitor critical infrastructure using tech
Victoria startup’s solution has been tested at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and Saskatchewan’s Gardiner Dam.
Checkfront merges with Australia’s Rezdy to scale online tourism reservations
Both startups offer online booking platforms for tourism companies.
British Columbia moves to protect its intellectual property with new programs
The new provincial strategy hopes to help businesses navigate the complicated financial and legal aspects of IP.