Vancouver-based Apply Digital has acquired marketing technology agency Ragnarok, strengthening its customer engagement and data-driven marketing capabilities. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2016 by Chris Coghlan and Gautam Lohia, Apply Digital is a digital agency that designs, builds, and manages smart digital products to help brands accelerate time-to-market and drive […]
Allocadia Co-Founder Kristine Steuart Unveils New Venture: SIX
Kristine Steuart, co-founder and former CEO of Allocadia, is back with a new venture—SIX—alongside Co-CEO T.J. Begley. The company, which has been operating under the radar, is now officially launching after securing live customers and raising $1.3 million in pre-seed funding from Inovia Capital, Panache Ventures, and angel investors. SIX is tackling a major challenge […]
Partner with BCIT Computing Students for Real-World IT Solutions
Get a fresh perspective and real results by partnering with BCIT’s renowned School of Computing and Academic Studies this fall. Known for producing graduates with cutting-edge, job-ready IT skills, BCIT’s students are eager to dive into real-world challenges. Through the BCIT Industry Sponsored Student Projects program (ISSP) program, you can leverage the talent of motivated students to […]
Vancouver-Led Initiative Offers $3M to Advance Carbon Removal Tech
Announced at Carbon Removal Canada’s (CRC) Carbon Removal Day 2025 in Ottawa, a new $3-million funding call from the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) aims to bolster Vancouver’s position as a leader in carbon removal technology. The initiative will support early-stage climate tech startups developing solutions that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]
Sanctuary AI Boosts Robotic Dexterity with Innovative Tactile Sensors
In a significant leap forward for robotics and physical artificial intelligence, Sanctuary AI announced today the integration of advanced tactile sensor technology into its Phoenix general purpose robots. This development is set to enhance the ability of teleoperation pilots to execute complex, touch-driven tasks with unprecedented precision and accuracy. The new tactile sensors, recently unveiled […]
Vancouver’s Opal Secures $1.5M to Transform Agency Finances
Vancouver-based startup Opal, a SaaS platform streamlining back-office operations for agencies, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its product development. The funding round was led by Founders Co-op, with participation from Exit North Ventures and serial fintech entrepreneur Ian Crosby. The investment will support the launch of Opal Spend, an ad-spend platform […]
Data-Driven Disruption: Reshaping Canadian Real Estate with Cutting-Edge Tech
Antoni Wisniowski specializes in harnessing cutting-edge technology and innovation to encourage change and reshape industries. Now, as the Chief Technology Officer of the Canadian real estate firm Sutton Group, he is bringing his expertise to drive impactful change in a new role. He is now among a small handful of individuals in the brokerage industry, […]
Victoria’s MyHealthspan Launches Canada’s First At-Home Longevity Program
A new health initiative aims to change the way Canadians approach aging. Victoria-based MyHealthspan has launched Canada’s first all-in-one, at-home longevity program, designed to help people extend their healthspan and avoid years spent managing chronic illness. Unlike traditional longevity programs that focus on in-clinic blood tests, MyHealthspan’s Every Day Longevity Program provides subscribers with quarterly […]
Blossom Partners with TSX to Highlight Top Venture Stocks
Canadian investing platform Blossom has teamed up with the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to spotlight the TSX Venture 50, the top-performing companies on the TSX Venture Exchange in 2024. The partnership marks a significant shift in investment media, with Blossom joining the TSX’s media ranks alongside Bloomberg. The collaboration integrates the TSX Venture 50 directly […]
Clio Donates $3 Million to UBC Sauder’s Powerhouse Project
Vancouver-based legaltech Clio has pledged $3 million to the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business to support entrepreneurship and innovation. The donation, one of the largest contributions to UBC Sauder’s Powerhouse Project, will help create a dedicated space for students, faculty, and industry leaders to collaborate on new ventures. The space will also […]