Nexii Building Solutions achieved unicorn status last year following a US$45 million funding round led by Honeywell. The Vancouver-based Nexii is a green construction tech company tackling environmental issues through sustainable building products. The company this week announced an additional US$35 million from Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and Trinity Capital, which raises its valuation to $2 […]
Properly Happiness Index Asks: What Creates the Demand of a Vancouver Neighbourhood?
Toronto-born Properly, which expanded into BC earlier this year, has launched the Properly Happiness Index. The index is an annual report conducted by the tech-enabled real estate brokerage, which takes a deep dive into the unique features that residents actively seek out when picking a new neighbourhood. The inaugural index features the Greater Toronto area and […]
Hootsuite Rebrands with New System, ‘Bold Vision’ for Social
Hootsuite believes it has emerged from the COVID-19 Pandemic with a bold new vision for the company. The Vancouver-based startup is an icon of the city and the internet for pioneering social media management back in 2008, when many of today’s most popular networks were nascent or yet to exist. “What we know is that […]
Nada Acquires Jarr to Strengthen the Circular Economy in Vancouver
Following years as friendly competitors, two Vancouver-based sustainability startups have decided to join forces for the greater good. Nada is a certified B Corporation and was Vancouver’s first package-free grocery store and delivery service when the company was founded in 2015. The organization announced this month that it has acquired Jarr, a certified living wage […]
NFT Tech Acquires Blockchain Development Studio Run It Wild
After forging a partnership together earlier this year, Vancouver-based NFT Technologies announced this month that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Run It Wild, a multidisciplinary blockchain, metaverse and NFT development studio. NFT Tech, whose goal is to mainstream decentralized ownership, NFTs, and the metaverse for public markets, says the transaction complements its […]
Five Organizations in BC Using Modern Technology to Innovate Food Sectors
British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. One of the most important areas to manage efficiency of resources is in food production and related industries. Everybody will always need to eat, after all, so this remains a critical area to find sustainable energy practices for. Several BC startups are taking on […]
NVBC Finalist Silver Homes Secures Capital to Put Property Management on Autopilot
Silver Homes Technology announced that it has secured a startup loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada, the country’s only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. The Vancouver-based company provides an artificial intelligence-based solution designed to automate and optimize the management of a real estate portfolio. BDC’s loan is valued at $250,000 and will aim […]
Two Years In, Does This Overseas Startup Regret Relocating to Vancouver?
In 2020, entrepreneur Igor Debatur made the bold decision to relocate his startup, Uploadcare, to Vancouver. According to Debatur, it was not an uninformed move. The founder evaluated 10 locations, ruling out Europe first and then the US. Within Canada, Vancouver was the top choice. Recently Debatur took to Twitter to reflect on his move. […]
Five Crypto Startups to Watch in BC
Despite a current downturn, the global cryptocurrency market remains active and fascinating to say the least—and a trend with enough traction to grab the attention of virtually all companies. Blockchain-based digital assets “have risen on the radars of boards over the last few years as digital currencies are adopted into mainstream payment flows and central […]
NoTraffic Launches in Canada, Deploying Cloud and AI Tech to Optimize Roads in BC
NoTraffic has recently expanded into Canada. The internet-of-things platform works with traffic agencies and technology partners to improve road coordination, safety, and traffic equity. Based in the overseas tech hub of Tel Aviv, NoTraffic has opted to start its Canadian launch in BC, which is becoming known for micromobility innovation—and bad traffic. “With its history of […]