CIX Canadian Innovation Exchange has announced the CIX TOP 20 Early and CIX TOP 10 Growth lists of innovative Canadian technology startups for the 2021 program. Chosen by the CIX 2021 Selection Committee of 100+ global technology investors, the selected companies represent a diverse range of technology companies spanning software, AI, medtech, fintech, big data, […]
Dapper Labs Raises $250 Million, Signs LaLiga, And Is Now Valued At $7.6 Billion
Vancouver’s Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top Shot and the Flow blockchain, has raised USD $250 million in new funding. Led by Coatue, the new round brings together existing investors a16z, Google Ventures and Vancouver’s own Version One Ventures with new investors including BOND and GIC. Dapper Labs spun out of startup studio Axoim […]
Hootsuite Joins Twitter’s Official Partner Program
Vancouver’s Hootsuite is now part of Twitter’s Official Partner Program. The program showcases leading technology solutions that are best-in-class, vetted, and able to expand what’s possible for businesses on and off Twitter. By working with Twitter’s official partners, companies ranging from small-businesses to enterprises are able to tap into the world’s public conversation on Twitter […]
Salary Survey Confirms Competition For Tech Talent In Vancouver Is Fierce
According to Clio’s George Psiharis, competition for tech talent in Vancouver is fierce and the HR Tech Group’s recently released 2021 Tech Salary Survey supports that claim. The non-profit association for HR, People and Culture professionals found that salary increases in 2021 blew past compensation budgets as tech companies increase salaries to attract and retain […]
East Side Games To Launch Mobile Game Based On TV Comedy The Office
East Side Games is going to the office. The subsidiary of LEAF Mobile has announced their next free-to-play mobile title, The Office: Somehow We Manage, inspired by the U.S. version of NBC’s The Office. Launching worldwide later this year, the new game will let fans play through hilarious moments from the critically-acclaimed Emmy award winning […]
Five Companies That Are Hiring Virtually In Vancouver
It’s a great time to be looking for a new gig in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and Tech Talent Canada is making it easier than ever with their upcoming virtual job fair. Tech Talent Canada’s job fairs have been a huge success with 1,500+ educated, experienced, and diverse candidates at each of their events since they went virtual […]
Honeywell Investment Makes Nexii Latest B.C. Company To Achieve Unicorn Status
Nexii Building Solutions is the latest B.C. company to claim unicorn status of a valuation of at least USD $1 billion. Vancouver’s Nexii is a green construction tech company tackling the global environmental crisis through sustainable building products. The company’s innovative technologies allow for fast, efficient development of sustainable, more affordable, durable, and disaster-resilient buildings. […]
Clio Acquires YC-Backed Legal Document Automation Company, Lawyaw
Vancouver unicorn Clio has acquired Lawyaw, a San Francisco-based company developing innovative digital workflows for legal documents. Lawyaw and Clio have had a long-standing data integration and Lawyaw was the first document automation company to offer an app inside of Clio’s app store. As part of the acquisition, Lawyaw’s team, along with CEO and Co-founder […]
Victoria Startup Certn Wins KPMG’s Inaugural Canadian Tech Innovator Competition
Certn has been named the Canadian Tech Innovator of 2021 in the inaugural KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in Canada competition. Founded in 2016, the Victoria-based startup provides real-time background checks for employers and landlords. Certn was up against 14 other tech startups from across Canada in a closely contested competition based on six equally […]
Damon Motors Hits $35 Million In Preorders For HyperSport Motorcycle
Vancouver’s Damon Motors has hit a new $35 million milestone in preorders for its flagship HyperSport, the world’s smartest, safest, fully electric motorcycle. The company also announced the expansion of its leadership team with Broc TenHouten as chief strategy officer and board member, Chris Efstathiou as VP, supply chain, and Mike Galbraith as chief financial […]