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Purpose-Built Accelerator to Support Sustainable Construction in B.C.
Light House this month announced the launch of Bluprint. The Vancouver-based organization, on a mission to help government and industry "advance regenerative built environments that nurture ecological and human health," describes Bluprint as Canada’s first … READ MORE... about Purpose-Built Accelerator to Support Sustainable Construction in B.C.
SFU Launches Venture Fund at Web Summit Vancouver
Simon Fraser University is putting new capital behind its next generation of spin-off companies. The Burnaby-based university has launched the SFU Innovates Venture Fund, a new fund created with InBC Investment Corp. to support early-stage ventures emerging … READ MORE... about SFU Launches Venture Fund at Web Summit Vancouver
Clio Reveals Revenue Milestone Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Growth for Legaltech
Clio this week revealed a major financial milestone. The Vancouver-based legal technology pioneer has officially surpassed US$500 million in annual recurring revenue—an achievement which places the Vancouver-based legaltech titan "among a rare class" of … READ MORE... about Clio Reveals Revenue Milestone Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Growth for Legaltech
Quantum Innovator Photonic Now Valued at $2.7B Following Investment
Coquitlam's Photonic has closed a sizeable round of financing at a company valuation of nearly $3 billion. Announced today at Web Summit Vancouver, the quantum computing company closed its funding round, which started in January, at over US$200M. The … READ MORE... about Quantum Innovator Photonic Now Valued at $2.7B Following Investment
Veritree to Help Track World-Record Planting Project in Mangrove Forest
In 2019, Justin Trudeau pledged to plant two billion trees nationwide during his time as Prime Minister. However, despite more than $3B in funding for the project, just 200M trees were ultimately planted by the Canadian government by the time the initiative … READ MORE... about Veritree to Help Track World-Record Planting Project in Mangrove Forest
Top Down Ventures Closes Founders Fund, Targeting Early-Stage Innovators
In 2024, Techcouver reported on local investment firm Top Down Ventures closing US$25 million for its Founders Fund. Founders Fund launched as the first institutional venture fund dedicated exclusively to early-stage managed serviced provider … READ MORE... about Top Down Ventures Closes Founders Fund, Targeting Early-Stage Innovators
PacifiCan Earmarks $17M for Eight B.C. Companies Innovating AI and Quantum
The artificial intelligence sector in British Columbia has more than doubled in size over the past two years, with nearly 600 companies operating in the space. The provincial government says it is looking to support local development and commercialization … READ MORE... about PacifiCan Earmarks $17M for Eight B.C. Companies Innovating AI and Quantum
Web Summit Vancouver Opens With Record Investor Turnout
Web Summit Vancouver officially opened this week with more than 20,000 attendees, nearly 1,200 startups, and the largest investor turnout the North American edition of the global technology conference has ever seen. The event welcomed 20,235 attendees from … READ MORE... about Web Summit Vancouver Opens With Record Investor Turnout
Two B.C. Lawyers are Behind Jointly, a Digital Platform for Accessible Prenups
Interest in prenups is rising in Canada, with more than half of Gen Z wanting a prenup, according to data from TD. But many people don't fully commit to the idea because often the reality of actually signing one is complicated, expensive, and … READ MORE... about Two B.C. Lawyers are Behind Jointly, a Digital Platform for Accessible Prenups
FORM Boosts Access to Swim System with Launch of Entry-Level Goggles
In 2025, Vancouver-based FORM launched the Smart Swim 2 PRO featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lenses. Building on the momentum of the Smart Swim 2 released in 2024, the PRO model is engineered for performance and durability in demanding … READ MORE... about FORM Boosts Access to Swim System with Launch of Entry-Level Goggles