If you’re reading this there is a good chance that you’ve heard of Dragons Den and Shark Tank but have you heard of the Grizzly Pursuit? The inaugural INNOVATEwest conference on April 16|17 will feature a Grizzly Pursuit competition where six startups will get the opportunity to pitch live on the main stage for a […]
Unveiling Tech Trends Reshaping the B.C. Construction Industry in 2024
Despite challenges such as high-interest rates and inflationary pressures, the Canadian industrial sector experienced significant growth in 2023, with 144 industrial projects totaling 25.9 million square feet, 41.1% of which were pre-leased. The landscape continues to evolve, especially in regions like Vancouver where industrial land scarcity remains a pressing issue. Cameron Archer from Orion Construction […]
OKGN WMAN Launches Fund 2 and Invests in Rainstick and Apricotton
Okanagan Women’s Mentoring and Angel Network Investment (OKGN WMAN) announced this week that it has closed a second fund with 30 women investors and completed investments in Rainstick and Apricotton, both Canadian-based, women-led, social impact businesses. The first OKGN WMAN Fund, which originally kicked off on International Women’s Day 2021, is now fully invested and […]
Levr.ai Raises Additional $1 Million for North American Expansion in Small Business Loan Software
Vancouver’s Levr.ai has raised another $1 million, building on the momentum of its previously announced funding in 2023. This brings Levr.ai’s total funding to over $2.5 million. Levr.ai is a cutting-edge intelligent loans software platform that now powers over 2,000 small businesses across Canada and the US, with 30% of all traffic coming from the US […]
5 B.C. Startups Named To Canada’s Most Innovative Tech Companies
The Canadian Innovation Exchange has announced the recipients of this year’s prestigious CIX Top 20 Early and Top 10 Growth awards. These awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of Canadian tech companies at both early and growth stages. Selected by a committee of 150+ esteemed global investors, this year’s winners represent various industries, including climate technology, renewable energy, […]
BC Women-Led Businesses Win Big With Mastercard X Pier Five Fund
Pier Five announced the ten recipients of their Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund yesterday and two women-owned B.C. small businesses received cheques. Created in 2022, the Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund provides ten women-owned businesses with $10,000 in funding each. The recipients can use the capital to help grow and scale […]
Emerging Agritech Entrepreneurs Win Big at First Ever Farmers Den Pitch Competition
Two companies won big at the first ever Farmers Den pitch competition for emerging agriculture and food innovators and entrepreneurs. A spin on CBC’s long-standing Dragons’ Den franchise, Farmers Den showcased emerging agriculture companies, giving them the opportunity to step into the spotlight and present their business ideas to a panel of industry experts and investors […]
ShareWares Launches National Wash Network To Power Circular Economy
Hot on the heels of the huge sustainability announcement by Walmart, a groundbreaking collaboration called the National Wash Network has launched and Vancouver’s own ShareWares is leading the way. Launched with other reuse companies in major cities across Canada, the National Wash Network is an initiative that establishes an infrastructure to support reusable food packaging […]
Victoria’s STN Video Acquired by New York’s Minute Media
Victoria’s STN Video has been acquired by New York’s Minute Media. Formerly known as SendtoNews, STN Video is a leader in sports content distribution and holds premium partnerships with every major league in the US alongside an award-winning Online Video Platform, reaching tens of millions of unique users across the web. STN Video’s deep portfolio […]
CheckSammy Secures USD $50M to Revolutionize Waste Diversion
Did you know that Surrey’s CheckSammy is the world’s largest bulk waste and sustainability operator? Today the circular waste management service provider announced a USD $50 million strategic investment that will allow them to scale their business and help more companies achieve and verify their waste diversion goals. CheckSammy provides on-demand, same-day bulk waste removal […]