ProShop ERP, a software solution innovator for precision manufacturing companies, has secured a significant investment from Mainsail Partners, a growth equity firm with a track record in scaling vertical enterprise resource planning software companies. The recently announced investment round, totaling $32 million, will help propel ProShop ERP’s product development and enhance existing services. Developed in […]
Foresight Canada Looking for BC’s Top Climate Tech Upstarts
Canada’s net-zero goals appear impossible to achieve on schedule and may come at the expense of some industries and economies. The unreasonable nature of the federal targets has created friction; Alberta premier Danielle Smith, for example, does not intend to recognize the mandates. Even so, much of the private sector remains following the roadmap of […]
Victoria Startup Secures Funding to Fuel Green Infrastructure Siting Platform
Determining the optimal location for green infrastructure projects has long been a hurdle to the wider adoption of sustainable commodity production. Within a landscape of shifting regulations and a complex market, aligning the diverse array of stakeholders required for such projects is a daunting task. Enter Othersphere, a Victoria-based clean-tech startup, which is designing software to […]
TransLink, Rogers Bring Free Wifi to RapidBus and More
TransLink announced this week that all RapidBus routes now feature free wifi. In collaboration with Rogers Communications, free wifi on TransLink’s express RapidBus services is part of the BC transit corporation’s Customer Experience Action Plan, which aims to improve the commuting experience for passengers in Metro Vancouver. Wifi service is currently available for free on […]
CFIN Hires Vancouver Executive in ‘Critical Step’ Toward Scaling
The Canadian Food Innovation Network, a national organization aimed at transforming the Canadian food sector, announced this week the appointment of Curtis Wong as its new Vice President of Partnerships and Development. Wong, based in Vancouver, is no stranger to the food and beverage industry, boasting a career spanning more than 25 years. He first […]
Dapper Labs Trims Team Yet Again as NFT Market Remains Tepid
Former tech darling Dapper Labs is continuing a downward trajectory. The Vancouver-born startup spun out of startup studio Axoim Zen in 2017 and shot toward fame through 2021 via non-fungible tokens and its Flow blockchain. However, Dapper has been experiencing a reversal of fortune over the past year. It began last November when the crypto […]
WonderFi Completes Acquisition of Crypto Rivals Coinsquare, CoinSmart
Following ample speculation, Vancouver’s WonderFi formally announced an intention to acquire rivals Coinsquare and CoinSmart in April. Coinsquare had previously announced plans to acquire CoinSmart for $29 million in cash and shares in 2022, but backed out in January prompting CoinSmart to commence legal proceedings. From the sidelines, WonderFi spotted an opportunity to bring three […]
Government and University Push for Creative Tech Skills in BC
Following the highest tech jobs growth in North America, the Vancouver region saw a lot of layoffs in tech last year. Combined with a Pandemic-fuelled shift to hybrid work, the city is still in a state of flux. Moving forward, though, we know that demand for tech skills remains, especially around coveted roles. There is momentum to be maintained. The province […]
BCIT Students Propose AI Solution to Help Clean Up YVR
Modern airports are known for their extensive camera surveillance, rivalling gambling casinos in their quest for complete security coverage. In the digital era, cameras and surveillance are both increasing, including at airports—Air Canada this year deployed facial recognition at YVR, for example. “Many of our customers already utilize digital credentials to simplify their daily activities,” […]
Canadian Coast Guard to Manage Water Vessels in BC Using Victoria Tech
A Victoria technology upstart is making waves as it arms the Canadian Coast Guard with innovative technology designed to track and monitor the issue of abandoned boats across British Columbia waters. Barnacle Systems has developed a solution, “Rapid Deploy” devices, to combat this rising environmental and navigational hazard. These devices, positioned on identified vessels, grant […]