Web3 messaging platform LayerZero Labs this week closed a Series B round to the tune of US$120 million. The sizeable raise builds on LayerZero’s US$135 million round co-led by Sequoia Capital, FTX Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz in 2022. Last year’s round pushed the Vancouver-born blockchain startup into Unicorn status; this week’s follow-up values the BC tech firm […]
Victoria’s BEACN Reimagines Audio Tech for Content Creators
BEACN Wizardry & Magic is creating an ecosystem of content creator peripherals, particularly within the audio realm, and earning accolades for their efforts. Among Beacn’s products is what the company describes as “the world’s most advanced USB-C microphone.” RedShark reviewer Simon Wyndham recently concluded the mic “sounds exceptionally good” while an accompanying app supplies a “huge amount […]
IcePanel Joins Y Combinator to Help Teams Communicate Technical Ideas
Silicon Valley technology startup accelerator Y Combinator has been used to launch more than 4,000 companies since the program was established in 2005. Some names that you may recognize include Airbnb, Quora, Reddit, and Stripe. Among the graduates have also been a slew of BC-based companies, including Truss, Matidor, and Metritport. IcePanel is the latest Vancouver-born […]
National Cybersecurity Report Shows BC Startups Contributing to Field
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst recently announced the release of the Catalyst Cyber Accelerator Report, a publication tracking the growth of 39 Canadian cybersecurity startups and scale-ups. The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator, a program of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University, is the foremost cybersecurity-focused business accelerator in Canada. The program is designed to help early-stage cybersecurity […]
Victoria’s Pani Infuses Water Treatment Industry with AI Solution
A cloud-based platform designed to elevate the efficiency of industrial and city-scale desalination, water, and wastewater treatment plants is upgrading its solution with an infusion of artificial intelligence. Pani, based in Victoria, is known for its award-winning flagship product, Zed. Zed leverages technology to aggregate data from processes, then visualizes, analyzes, and “instructs operators on […]
NFT Startup ethos Adds Real-World Utility to Digital Assets
Ethos is a white label platform on a mission to accelerate the Canada’s adoption of digital assets such as NFTs by facilitating experiences for brands and their customers. This month, the Vancouver-based crypto startup announced its latest feature in aim of this vision: an integration with the popular Apple Wallet. “The first of its kind, […]
Osler Venture Capital Report Points to ‘Growth, Renewal, Resilience,’ for BC Startups in 2023
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 […]