In the startup ecosystem, women founders are less likely to receive financing than men, says Google, which is the reasoning behind its Accelerator for Women Founders. There are 12 startups comprising the 2022 cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders, now in its third run. The dozen women-led fledglings hail from across North America, […]
Vancouver Startup MintList Launches Two-Sided Online Vehicle Marketplace in BC
MintList this week officially launched “Canada’s first two-sided online vehicle marketplace.” The Vancouver startup’s platform enables consumers to sell their privately owned vehicles at auction and also buy a new or used vehicle from inventory across a network of pre-approved dealers. From start to finish, “it takes only 10 minutes for a seller to list their […]
Healthy Meals Take Off At YVR Thanks To Startup UpMeals
This summer, travellers moving through YVR have more options for a fresh and delicious meal thanks to the installation of UpMeals‘ SmartVending machines. The seed-funded Vancouver startup recently deployed five of its machines throughout the airport, offering individually-packaged and ready-to-eat salads, bowls, juices, healthy snacks, wraps and more. UpMeals’ SmartVending machines are part of YVR’s […]
What’s the Damage so Far? Breaking Down the 2022 Layoffs in BC Tech
Several thousand Canadians employed in the technology sector have been laid off this year, as a brief post-Pandemic surge has quickly soured into a global downturn. Layoffs hail from a wide range of companies, including Ottawa’s Shopify and Toronto’s Clearco. In all, more than 400 tech firms in North America have laid off staff in 2022. Several […]
Reusables Receives Seed Investment from Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Vancouver’s Reusables has secured a $100,000 seed investment from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). Reusables’ tech-enabled platform for zero-waste packaging has emerged as an innovative solution to single-use plastic waste since its 2021 launch and has built a large pipeline of opportunities with food retailers and packaging distributors throughout North America. This investment from SDTC will […]
Vancouver’s Hero Wants To Help Raise Financially Empowered Kids
Vancouver fintech Hero Innovation Group has launched Hero Financials, a full-service alternative-to-banking solution for Canadian kids, teens, GenZers, and their parents. Hero allows kids and teens to make their own financial and spending decisions and set a strong foundation for themselves to make smart money decisions. The solution is paired with SideKick, a prepaid Mastercard […]
Q+A with Darwynn’s CEO On How They Are Revolutionizing Fulfillment in Canada
While companies like Amazon have grown to promise customers two-day delivery, their ability to deliver has set customer expectations so high that smaller companies simply cannot compete. Darwynn, a Canadian fulfillment solution combining world-class tech and massive warehousing, is setting out to democratize the fulfillment industry, allowing any eCommerce company to compete. The company is […]
BC’s ecologyst Acquires Frankie Collective On Way To TSX
BC’s ecologyst Outfitters is disrupting the legacy clothing industry by producing and selling sustainably and ethically produced fashion through its unique manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) business model. Originally founded by CEO René Gauthier as surfing brand Sitka in 2002, ecologyst has evolved into an eco-friendly outdoor apparel company with a mission to create the world’s most sustainable […]
Learn From Top Tech Industry Giants At Traction
Technology giants and industry leaders from around the world are coming to Vancouver this week to attend Traction Conference. Taking place in-person on August 10th and 11th at JW Marriott Parq, Traction is the perfect event for entrepreneurs looking to grow revenue and business. The two-day event features a slew of tech giants and business […]
Sustainably Produced D2C Brand Fable Raises $8.4 Million Series A
Vancouver direct-to-consumer tableware brand Fable has raised a $8.4 million Series A round to elevate the at-home experience. The new funds will be used to increase development across several key business verticals to fuel continued growth, product development and bring on key hires in addition to international expansion. The Series A round was led by […]