Founded in 1862, Osler integrates traditional law practices with emerging technology from its offices in Vancouver and beyond. This week, the national law firm released its second-annual tech financings report. This year’s edition combed through more than 300 technology-based venture capital equity financings to deliver a range of information and insight into Canada’s ecosystem. The […]
As Travellers Demand Connectivity, Netskrt Systems Innovates Onboard Wifi
IPSOS Passenger research suggests 41 % of adults and 64% of young people would be more likely to consider taking the train over other modes of transport if train companies provided fast, reliable on-board Wi-Fi. Computer Weekly reports that for business travellers, this figure rises to 79%. With increasing demand for ultra-high-definition streaming internet video, […]
Leafi Home Wants to Teach Your Old Blind New Tricks
Leafi Home wants to reimagine the future of sunlight control for connected homes and buildings. The Vancouver-born smart-home startup, set to pitch at the entrepreneurship@UBC Investor Showcase in May, is developing window treatment technology that will help with the passive heating and cooling of homes and offices. Leafi blinds will include mobile app and voice control, as […]
Muddy River Advances Suite of Technology to Innovate Wastewater in BC
With a name like Muddy River, you know it has to involve some dirty work. But ultimately, Muddy River Technologies is more about cleaning up. “We create simple systems to treat sophisticated water and wastewater problems,” the Delta-based company explains. Muddy River helps clients plan and manage water treatment processes in a variety of industries […]
Aspect Biosystems Aims to Pioneer Regenerative Medicine with 3D Tech
A recent investment from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada will help broaden the application of Aspect Biosystems’ 3D bioprinting technology for therapeutic development, expand its global network of partners, and scale-up its manufacturing systems, according to a statement issued by the Vancouver firm. Aspect, among other Vancouver tech companies receiving funding from PacifiCan’s […]
DYNE Secures Seed Capital to Advance AI, Expand Platform Across Canada
A business-to-business startup that specializes in providing in-depth analytics to the restaurant industry has secured an oversubscribed seed round of funding. Dyne, a Vancouver software-as-a-service startup, saw capital hail from Weave VC, Sprout VC, Inverted Ventures, and angel investors. “We are incredibly grateful to our investors and supporters who have helped us reach this milestone,” […]
Infinitii AI Appoints Strategic Advisor as Company Hunts Skilled Talent to Fuel Growth
Infinitii AI is making moves in 2023. This week, the Vancouver-based predictive analytics startup appointed ThreeD Capital founder Sheldon Inwentash as Strategic Advisor to Jean Charles Phaneuf, chief executive officer of Infinitii AI. ThreeD is not just any Canadian-based venture capital firm—it is currently Infinitii’s largest shareholder. Beyond financing, the VC firm aims to bring 30 […]
Five Tech Startups Helping Canadians Get and Stay Fit in 2023
By mid-March, most of us have long abandoned our New Year’s Resolutions from way back when—remember January? Yet spring is synonymous with hope and optimism. Longer, sunnier days inspire us to get out and do more. Vancouver in particular has a culture known for active, outdoor lifestyles, with a common thread: staying fit is a […]
Aviation Tech Solution from YVR and Unity is Ready to Fly
In 2021, Vancouver International Airport launched an Innovation Hub. The hub was designed to foster and incubate people-first technology to advance the airport’s vision to power the future through innovation and sustainable technology solutions. The first major product to launch from YVR’s Innovation Hub is Digital Twin, a simulation technology developed for aviation in partnership […]
Hardware Innovation Startup MaxLab.io Developing AI Camera with Major Potential
A Western Canadian company is innovating the hardware space with specially designed technology. For example, there is the MaxLab Energy Monitor, which connects to up to 12 circuits simultaneously to deliver real-time energy usage to a mobile app via wifi and bluetooth. The company has also developed a solar-powered and waterproof camera that is ideal […]