Three Vancouver companies have been recognized by Fast Company magazine with a 2021 Fast Company World Changing Idea Award. CubicFarms, Damon Motors, and PrecisionOS were all recognized with Honorable Mentions. The Fast Company World Changing Ideas Awards honor the businesses, policies, projects, and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to pursuing innovation when it comes […]
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Damon Motorcycles & East Side Games Win 2020 Red Herring Top 100 Awards
Red Herring has announced the winners for its annual Top 100 North America Awards and included on their list is not one, but two, Vancouver companies. The Top 100 North America has become not only a springboard for some of tech’s biggest names, but a valued and trusted tool for venture capitalists, experts and analysts […]
Damon Motors Returns to CES 2024 With HyperFighter Superbike
Damon Motors is heading back to CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center in early 2024, The Vancouver mobility startup will be showcasing its award-winning HyperFighter electric motorcycle in the NXP® Semiconductors booth from January 9-12, 2024. The naked streetfighter motorcycle offers 200 hp, 200 nm of torque, a top speed of 170 miles per […]
Demand for Damon Ramps Up as Vancouver Company Prepares to Launch Electric Motorbikes
“You can’t be the future of anything if you’re not better than the past,” says Jay Giraud, CEO of Damon Motors. The Vancouver-based electric motorbike company, this week announced its order book has exceeded a $90 million backlog to date, with the potential of exceeding $250 million through international partnerships. “It was necessary for us […]
Damon Motors Promotes Amber Spencer to VP of Worldwide Marketing
Vancouver’s Damon Motors has promoted Amber Spencer to the role of vice president of worldwide marketing. Spencer was Damon’s sixth hire and has been instrumental in the company’s brand development and growth. In her role, Spencer leads and oversees all aspects of brand, digital marketing, public relations, customer relations, and experience. During her tenure, the […]
Damon Motors HyperSport Wins 2022 Edison Best New Product Award
Vancouver’s Damon Motors has received a 2022 Edison Best New Product Award for its flagship HyperSport motorcycle. The HyperSport was awarded Gold in the Consumer Solutions—Sports and Recreation category. Damon was selected as a finalist from hundreds of nominations globally. “At Damon, we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible on […]
Damon Motorcycles Raises $30 Million; Secures $20 Million in Preorders
Damon Motorcycles announced today that it has raised more than $30 million in funding, completing a bridge round led by Benevolent Capital, SOL Global Investments, Zirmania, and others. Along with the financing announcement Damon also updated preorder sales numbers. The Vancouver-headquartered mobility startup has now reached $20 million in pre-sales, selling nearly 1,000 motorcycles and […]
Damon Motorcycles Wins 2020 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award
Vancouver’s Damon Motorcycles has received a 2020 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in the auto category for its critically acclaimed HyperSport motorcycle. The HyperSport is the world’s smartest, safest, fully connected electric motorcycle with innovative features including the CoPilot™ 360° advanced warning system; Shift™, which transforms the riding position between sport and commuter […]
BC Tech Association Announces Finalists for 2020 Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association took to Zoom today to announce the finalists for the 2020 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs). BC Tech President and CEO Jill Tipping joined co-host Riaz Meghji online to announce the finalists live amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This year the theme of the B.C.’s largest and longest-running tech awards program is “Purpose,” […]
Damon Motorcycles Wins CES 2020 Innovation Award for Hypersport
Damon Motorcycles‘ flagship Hypersport electric motorcycle has won a CES 2020 “Best in Innovation” award for its cutting-edge technology designed to make motorcycling safer and smarter than ever before. The annual CES innovation Awards Program honors outstanding design and engineering in a multitude of consumer technology product categories and distinguishes the highest rated in each […]