Here at Techcouver we report daily on news and insight surrounding the technology ecosystems of Vancouver and across British Columbia. As Vancouver’s technology publication of record, we have covered hundreds of startups, including many rounds of venture capital raised. Recent examples include those of construction-tech startup Nexii Building Solutions, SaNOtize R&D, and online motor vehicle marketplace Canada […]
Masimo To Invest In Major Healthcare Innovation Facility In Vancouver
Keltic Canada Development announced that it is breaking ground on a new health-innovation project. “Our team is thrilled to finally be breaking ground,” said managing director Rachel Li Lei. The Vancouver-based Keltic is teaming up with global medical technology company Masimo to develop a multi-level facility. “We’re proud to see that our reputation as a […]
BC Startup Knowbie Aims to Solve Restaurant Staff Turnover with Training App
Hospitality veteran Crystal Hamilton knows better than most that the restaurant industry is far from perfect. An already often chaotic and demanding working environment is not aided by some of the highest turnover rates in Canada, which Hamilton believes can be largely attributed to a lack of proper service training. From server to sommelier, Hamilton […]
Daz 3D Builds on NFT Success with Latest Collection Featuring League of Legendary Lions
Daz 3D is launching its latest collection of non-fungible tokens. The latest collection from the Vancouver-based startup, which specializes in three-dimensional visuals, is called the League of Legendary Lions. The Lions are 7,000 unique 3D renderings available on the GameStop NFT Marketplace at a minting price of 0.05 ETH. “From a lion in flames to an […]
R&D Startup SaNOtize Secures $24 Million to Advance Anti-Covid Technology
A Vancouver-based company has attracted venture capital for its flagship project, a nitric oxide nasal spray shown in clinical studies to treat and prevent Covid-19 infection, including a recent Phase 3 study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia. SaNOtize Research & Development Corp. announced recently that it raised an oversubscribed $24 million Series B funding […]
BarrelWise Secures Seed Capital to Innovate Traditional Winemaking Industry
Winemaking innovator BarrelWise has raised a seed round of capital. The wine-tech startup believes that the ancient traditions of winemaking are ripe for merging with cutting-edge technology—a “union of art and science” which creates fertile ground for innovating in the market space. Based in Vancouver, BarrelWise secured its $3 million seed funding from Conexus Venture […]
ENVO Drive Systems Launches ‘Flex’ Series of Utilitarian E-Bikes in Canada
ENVO Drive Systems this week launched its all-season e-bike, the Flex, which includes specialized models serving different purposes: the Overland, the Trike, the Urban, and the Snowbike. The Burnaby-based startup says its new line of e-bikes are “designed and engineered in Canada with purposeful component specs, versatile add-on accessories, and interchangeable features.” Flex parts can […]
The BC Guide to Buying and Selling Your Car Online
Nobody likes car dealerships. Technology is finally addressing this issue as a slew of Canadian startups are disrupting the space through digitization. If you’d rather do your car shopping online, there are options. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell—and even if you require financing—there are platforms available today determined to meet your needs. Some […]
TELUS Health Launches MyPet, Where Vets Can Provide Virtual Care for Dogs and Cats in BC
Ooops. I think you’re looking for The BC Guide to Buying and Selling Your Car Online. TELUS this month launched TELUS Health MyPet, a new virtual veterinary care service app, in British Columba. MyPet vets provide care for anything, TELUS says, from nutritional management and parasite control to behavioural challenges. They can even prescribe certain […]
SCALE AI Invests $50 Million Across 12 Projects Using Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Supply Chain and More
SCALE AI this week announced a combined $50 million being invested across 12 projects in Canada, including multiple in BC. The investment and innovation hub, which accelerates adoption and integration of artificial intelligence, is designed to contribute to the development of a world-class AI ecosystem right here in Canada. Based in Montreal, the federally and […]