A Burnaby-born startup has a vision to make the chemical industry sustainable by harnessing the potential of enzymes. Anodyne Chemistries, founded in 2021, is the entity behind an enzymatic process that “combines the best of biology and electrochemistry to bypass the limitations of traditional petrochemical and fermentation processes.” As “factories of nature,” enzymes perform the […]
7Gen Acquires San Francisco Startup to Enhance E.V. Fleet Toolkit with AI Tech
7Gen recently acquired EnergizedAI, a startup based out of San Francisco. EnergizedAI developed a proprietary algorithm that treats each EV charger like a patient, continuously monitoring vitals and environment to assess health and predict failures before they happen. Through the acquisition, Adam Mandel, founder of EnergizedAI, joined 7Gen as senior product advisor. “7Gen’s complete end-to-end solution […]
Emtar Secures $18M Investment Round to Power Next-Gen Semiconductor Tech
A fabless semiconductor company pioneering energy-efficient wireless edge intelligence solutions recently revealed a sizeable angel investment round. Vancouver’s Emtar Technologies, established in 2023, announced an $18.5 million round of investment that closed late last year. Emtar is developing next-generation system-on-chip and semiconductor technologies that integrate high-speed I/O, wireless connectivity, and intelligent self-computing capabilities to deliver […]
Reflecting on British Columbia’s Strong Year for Venture Capital Investment
British Columbia posted a strong year for venture capital investment in 2024, a new report concludes. Nationwide disbursement for the year, at $8.9 billion, was the third best in Canadian VC history, behind 2021’s $14B and 2022’s $9.7B, according to data from CPE Analytics. However, a majority of Canadian capital was once again from government […]
123Dentist Taps VideaHealth to Bolster Clinical Operations with AI Assistance
An organization founded in the 90’s is adopting emerging technology to improve its operations. Vancouver-born 123Dentist announced this week that it is adopting artificial intelligence tools with an aim to “enhance diagnostic accuracy, empower clinicians, and improves patient engagement.” The Canadian company, which operates nearly 500 locations across Canada, revealed that it has tapped into the […]
MerchKit Reveals $2M Investment to Power Automated Merchandising Tech
Merchkit runs an AI-powered software platform designed to automate merchandising and catalog management tasks for retailers, marketplaces, and brands. The Canadian company recently revealed a round of pre-seed funding to power its mission. The $2 million investment, secured late last year, was spearheaded by San Francisco’s Afore Capital and included participation from Antler Canada as […]
Government Reveals $15M Investment to Spur Agtech Innovation Across B.C.
The Province of British Columbia is forecasting the creation of hundreds of new jobs in areas like science and technology following investments into an array of regional agriculture projects. The government recently revealed more than $15 million in investments across 19 new projects and nine training programs. The round of funding includes support from the […]
Vancouver Startup MAE to Represent B.C. at Nationwide Pitch Event in March
Shopping for a new vehicle is an inevitable but often dreaded aspect of adulthood. Seeking to simplify the experience for automobile consumers in Canada, a startup launched from Vancouver is applying modern technology to achieve its mission. Founded in 2022 by Vivian Liu, Making Auto Easy helps users navigate the car market with a personalized […]
Jane Appoints Chief Marketing Officer to ‘Spearhead Next Phase of Growth’
Jane Software has announced the addition of a new Chief Marketing Officer. The North Vancouver-born clinic management software company has revealed that Dan Davidow will now head marketing for Jane. Davidow’s move to Jane follows roles at Stripe, Gusto, Cisco, and Motive. At Jane, Davidow will “spearhead Jane’s next phase of growth,” according to a […]
Victoria’s Certn Snags $30M from BDC Capital to Boost Tech and Expand Reach
According to the Business Development Bank of Canada’s latest Venture Capital landscape report, VC investment activity in Canada declined across all stages in 2023. In response, BDC this week committed an additional $500 million to its Growth Venture Fund and $450 million to its Growth Equity Partners program in a bid to “help buoy the […]