In 2002 Nicky Senyard founded Income Access, an affiliate marketing company with over 22,000 affiliates in the regulated gaming industry, and sold the business fourteen years later to Paysafe for USD $30 million. Senyard is back in the affiliate marketing space but this time around she has her sights on the financial services industry. Founded […]
Flash Forest Secures $11 Million For Global Reforestation Using Drone Technology
Reforestation startup Flash Forest has secured an $11.4 million Series A financing round co-led by the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good and OurCrowd. Despite the growing need for reforestation, tree planting is still largely executed by hand and shovel, a method that is laborious, difficult, and faces challenges in terrain with limited accessibility. Flash Forest […]
Yield Exchange Plans National Expansion After Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round
Vancouver’s Yield Exchange has raised a $700,000 pre-seed round from an investor group that includes Victoria’s Tiny Capital. The fintech startup is transforming how wholesale GIC investment treasury is invested and is set to go national after the over-subscribed round that also included Gustavson Capital, Maven Capital Partners, and The Firehood. Founded in 2019 by […]
International Submarine Engineering To Stay Afloat With Hedgehog Partnership
Since its inception in 1974, International Submarine Engineering (ISE) not only introduced the first remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems to the market, but has become the standard bearer for innovation in subsea robotics systems for commercial, scientific, and military clients. ISE’s founder James McFarlane passed away on November 1st, […]
MintList, QUIL, and VodaSafe Are Finalists At The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch
The Forum is a Canadian charity that mentors, educates and empowers women entrepreneurs. For 20 years they’ve been supporting businesses big and small. Now in its 7th year, The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch is a program that helps women entrepreneurs navigate and fast track their funding journey. Addressing the barrier of access to capital, The Forum Pitch gives […]
The Growing Demand For Accessibility In the Construction Industry
Construction has long been one of Canada’s most high-risk industries. Erecting large buildings, working with heavy machinery, managing people, tasks, and meeting deadlines and budget adds to the pressure. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety lists hazards on construction sites ranging from stress to exposure to toxic substances. Workplace injuries, specifically in construction, […]
ChopValue Celebrates 100 Million Chopsticks Recycled with $7.7 Million Funding Round
Vancouver’s ChopValue marks two key milestones today: transforming its 100 millionth chopstick into new products and closing a $7.7 million funding round to expand its decentralized microfactory network. ChopValue is the brainchild of Felix Böck, a former UBC doctoral student in the faculty of forestry who studied bamboo as a building material. The sustainability brand […]
Moment Energy, Svante Among Winners Of 2023 BC Cleantech Awards
With BC experiencing more than its fair share of climate-related disasters — from heat domes and annual forest fires to the devastating floods in the fraser valley — there has never been a better time to shine a light on the individuals and organizations that are working tirelessly to accelerate the development and adoption of critical […]
Dexcom Canada Is Making A Meaningful Difference For Those Living With Diabetes
Founded in 1999, Dexcom empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Dexcom has emerged as a leader in diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world. Seven years ago, […]
Why Tech Companies Need A Great Brand: Q+A With Pivot & Pilot
With so much competition in the tech space companies are always looking for a way to stand out. Whether it’s for a launch, a fundraising round or entering a new market, brand identity is essential to making an impact. We asked Rebecca Rochon and Alejandro Quinteros – co-founders of Vancouver-based design agency Pivot & Pilot, […]