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 […]
Is It the End of Venture Capital As We Know It?
Are we in the depths of an economic storm that just needs to be weathered? Have we entered a new normal in which the role that Venture Capital plays in the tech sector has just simply changed? Should entrepreneurs be looking elsewhere for funding to fuel their startups? It’s time to answer these questions and […]
10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2024
Capital is hard to come by. The economy is in flux. And yet B.C. entrepreneurs are finding traction amid the turmoil. Tech companies specializing in everything from capturing carbon dioxide to smart glasses, and from beauty brands to farm automation have been leading an unprecedented tech stampede for the local economy. We have much to look […]
Seven B.C. Companies Named to 2024 Global Cleantech 100
Canadian cleantech companies are making their mark on the world stage with 13 companies being named to the prestigious 2024 Global Cleantech 100 list, the 15th edition. This year the list of innovative and promising clean technology companies represents strong diversification of markets and sectors with representation from across Canada. But the West Coast stands […]
Raising Venture Capital in 2024: Insights From and for Vancouver Tech Founders
Startups need capital to grow, however the process of raising venture capital is often long, arduous, and complex; and even more so with the current economic climate. Despite a challenging economic environment and reports of struggling startups, many Vancouver startups still managed to raise much needed capital in 2023. Kick off the new year with […]
Damon Motors Returns to CES 2024 With HyperFighter Superbike
Damon Motors is heading back to CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center in early 2024, The Vancouver mobility startup will be showcasing its award-winning HyperFighter electric motorcycle in the NXP® Semiconductors booth from January 9-12, 2024. The naked streetfighter motorcycle offers 200 hp, 200 nm of torque, a top speed of 170 miles per […]
Techcouver’s Most Read Stories of 2023
It’s fair to say 2023 was an improvement on 2022. The pandemic recovery dominated tech – like all else – with many of us spending more time than ever in front of screens. Not surprisingly, Techcouver had a banner year with site traffic growing every month during 2023. As we look forward to an even […]
Smart Home Innovation on a Budget: Trung Pham’s Journey with RYSE to Revolutionize Window Shades
Transforming your home into a smart home shouldn’t come with a big price tag. It also shouldn’t require households to overhaul their entire home and have to replace things that they’ve already invested in and love. This is the exact predicament that Trung Pham, CEO and founder of RYSE, the brand behind the original smart […]
Rogers Communications’ New Wireless Towers Illuminate the Highway of Tears
Rogers Communications has turned on three new wireless towers along the Highway of Tears, as part of company’s commitment to connect Indigenous communities. The 720 kilometre portion of Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert is often referred to as the Highway of Tears because of the many missing and murdered indigenous women reported […]
Making the Switch: How good natured Products is Helping Make Plant-Based Packaging Easy and Affordable
Though there has been progress in the sustainable packaging space when it comes to new materials, design innovation, and access, consumers are demanding more environmental commitments from their chosen brands. In its newly released Ready-to-Eat Report on consumer behavior and convenience eating, good natured® found that 77% of consumers say sustainable packaging is a top […]