Vancouver’s Moment Energy has announced the successful close of a $21.6 million Series A funding round, co-led by the Amazon Climate Pledge Fund and Voyager Ventures. This investment positions Moment Energy to accelerate its mission of transforming retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries into sustainable battery energy storage systems (BESS). Moment Energy’s BESS technology caters to […]
Lighthouse Labs Acquired by Uvaro to Boost Tech Education
Vancouver-born Lighthouse Labs has been acquired by Kitchener-headquartered Uvaro, solidifing its standing as one of Canada’s foremost workforce development organizations. Announced today, the acquisition merges Uvaro’s career success programs with Lighthouse Labs’ technical training expertise, creating a national platform designed to equip Canadians with in-demand skills for the evolving job market. Techcouver sat down with Joseph Fung, […]
Gumloop Secures $24 Million Series A to Expand AI Automation Platform
Vancouver’s Gumloop, a no-code AI automation startup, has raised $24.5 million in Series A funding led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and prominent angel investors including Max Mullen (Instacart), Shaan Puri, Bryant Chou (Webflow), and Reynold Xin (Databricks). Founded less than two years ago in a Vancouver bedroom, […]
10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2025
Vancouver’s tech ecosystem continues to thrive as one of Canada’s most dynamic hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. The city now boasts a tech workforce of nearly 150,000, making it Canada’s third-largest metropolitan area by tech employment. Known for its diverse talent pool, strong government support, and proximity to U.S. markets, Vancouver fosters a fertile environment […]
Aspect Biosystems Secures $115M to Revolutionize Regenerative Medicine
Vancouver-based Aspect Biosystems has raised an impressive USD $115 million in Series B funding, signaling a major step forward in the development of bioprinted tissue therapeutics. The financing round was led by Dimension, a life sciences and technology-focused investment firm, with participation from new and returning investors including Novo Nordisk, Radical Ventures, InBC, and others. […]
Later Acquires Mavely for $250 Million, Expands Creator-Driven Marketing Capabilities
Vancouver-born Later has announced its acquisition of influencer platform Mavely in a deal valued at $250 million. Funded by a strategic investment from Summit Partners, the acquisition positions Later as a leader in end-to-end creator-driven marketing, enhancing its ability to deliver measurable ROI for marketers while maximizing creator earnings through social commerce. The move deepens […]
Bench Rescued by Employer.com Amid Customer Chaos
Vancouver-based Bench, a venture-funded accounting startup, has been acquired by San Francisco’s Employer.com in a deal aimed at reviving the platform and addressing the fallout from Bench’s abrupt shutdown last week. The acquisition price remains undisclosed, according to TechCrunch, which broke the story. Bench, which reportedly served 12,000 customers, left small business owners locked out […]
Canadians Share Top 2024 Moments on Rogers 5G Network
As 2024 draws to a close, Rogers has revealed the year’s most shared moments on its 5G network, showcasing how Canadians came together virtually to celebrate concerts, sports, and rare celestial events. The top 10 moments generated nearly 100 million megabytes of data, reflecting the growing demand for seamless connectivity. “As Canada’s largest and most […]
Taylor Swift Fans Set New Rogers 5G Data Record
Taylor Swift fans on the Rogers 5G network used over 11 terabytes (TB) of mobile data in just a few hours at BC Place to share and stream her last concert of The Eras Tour – setting a new Canadian record. This shatters the record set at the Taylor Swift concert at Rogers Centre in Toronto on […]
Solaires Advances Perovskite Solar Technology with Mass Production Milestone
Victoria’s Solaires has reached a milestone in clean energy innovation. Through its joint venture, SEI Energy Technology, with Shanghai’s Genesis Technologies, Solaires has completed trial production of perovskite-based photovoltaic (PV) modules on a mass production line. The announcement signals progress for the photovoltaic industry, with perovskite materials emerging as a promising technology. These modules offer […]