Rogers is boosting internet connectivity for thousands of residents and businesses on British Columbia’s Southern Gulf Islands through a $10 million infrastructure project that lays fibre-optic cable beneath the ocean. The telecommunications company has completed the build of a specialized undersea fibre line connecting Pender, Mayne, and Galiano Islands to mainland B.C., enabling access to […]
Spare Launches Live Traffic Integration with Google Maps to Boost Transit Reliability
Vancouver’s Spare, a leading provider of AI-powered transit operations software, has launched a new feature aimed at tackling unpredictable road conditions: Spare Live Traffic. The feature integrates live, real-time routing data from Google Maps Platform directly into Spare’s Driver App, and is already live in select cities with a broader rollout planned for the coming […]
Amplify Awards Honour Indigenous Tech Leaders at Microsoft Vancouver
Modern technology is proving to be a powerful force for healing, connection, and cultural revitalization—especially when led by Indigenous perspectives. That was the driving message behind the inaugural Amplify Awards, hosted by the First Nations Technology Council on Tuesday at Microsoft Vancouver. The new awards event brought together Indigenous innovators and members of B.C.’s tech […]
VEF’s Matchmaking Night Returns to Help Founders Build Their Dream Startup Teams
The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) is bringing back one of its most energizing events, now rebranded as Build Your Startup Dream Team: Co-Founder & Advisor Matchmaking. Taking place on Tuesday, June 24 at UBC Robson Square, the evening is designed to help solo founders find the people they need to take their startups to the […]
Vancouver’s FISPAN Secures $41M to Scale Embedded Banking Tech
Vancouver-based FISPAN has announced a $41 million Series B round led by Canapi Ventures, positioning the fintech for significant growth as it brings embedded banking to ERP systems across North America. Founded in 2016, FISPAN enables banks to deliver integrated financial services directly within businesses’ accounting software, eliminating inefficiencies, manual data entry, and fragmented workflows. […]
VoxCell BioInnovation Wins $10K Pitch at Web Summit Vancouver
Vancouver-based VoxCell BioInnovation has added another trophy to its shelf, winning The $10K Pitch: BC’s Startup All-Stars at Web Summit Vancouver this week. The live competition featured 12 of British Columbia’s most promising startups, with VoxCell walking away with the $10,000 grand prize. This marks VoxCell’s second major pitch competition victory in just over a […]
GlüxKind Wins $125K Top Prize at AWS x NVIDIA AI Pitch Competition
Local startup GlüxKind has taken home the top prize at this evening’s AWS x NVIDIA AI Pitch Competition, earning a $125,000 cheque and national recognition for its smart stroller innovation. The company, known for its AI-powered stroller designed to help parents navigate the world more safely and comfortably with their babies, outshone five other startups […]
Okanagan Launches Real-Time Water App to Protect Aquatic Ecosystems
In a major step forward for freshwater conservation, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), in partnership with the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), Foresight Canada, and regional collaborators, has launched a cutting-edge tool to monitor water levels across the region. The Environmental Flow Shiny App provides real-time stream data, empowering fishery professionals and water managers to […]
KPMG Acquires Victoria’s LlamaZOO to Boost Digital Twin Capabilities
Victoria-based 3D visualization firm LlamaZOO Interactive has been acquired by KPMG Canada, bolstering the consulting giant’s digital twin and spatial business intelligence offerings. The deal, finalized on May 20, 2025, follows LlamaZOO’s filing for creditor protection in December 2024 due to financial challenges and has KPMG paying $1.45 million for its assets. Founded over a […]
Jane Software Hits $1.8B Valuation with Landmark Secondary Deal
North Vancouver’s Jane Software is set to join the ranks of Canada’s most valuable private tech companies, with a new secondary financing round led by Silicon Valley’s TCV (formerly Technology Crossover Ventures) valuing the company at approximately $1.8 billion. According to The Globe and Mail, the $500-million-plus deal—expected to close this week—will see U.S. investment […]