Victoria’s Tiny, the tech holding company known for acquiring standout, profitable brands, is expanding into the music tech space with the purchase of a majority stake in DJ software company Serato. Under the terms of the agreement, Tiny will acquire 66% of Auckland-based Serato for USD $66 million, a mix of cash and Tiny Class […]
INETCO Appoints Cybersecurity Pioneer Eric Byres to Board of Directors
Vancouver-based cybersecurity firm INETCO has announced the appointment of Eric Byres, a globally recognized expert in Operational Technology (OT) security and software supply chain risk management, to its Board of Directors. Byres, a P.Eng. and ISA Fellow, brings decades of experience in cybersecurity innovation and entrepreneurial leadership to INETCO at a critical juncture in the […]
Genome BC Secures $49M for Personalized Health Research in BC
Genome BC has helped secure more than $49 million to support five cutting-edge genomics projects aimed at advancing personalized healthcare in British Columbia. The funding is part of the Canadian Precision Health Initiative (CPHI), a national effort led by Genome Canada to harness genomic data for more personalized, preventative, and cost-effective healthcare. Genome BC contributed […]
CICE and B.C. Universities Launch Climate Venture Funding Program
In a move to supercharge cleantech innovation, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched a new partnership with university entrepreneurship programs across the province. The 2025 University Call for Innovation aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of climate solutions by offering early-stage ventures up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding. Ventures nominated […]
Hypercharge to Bring Bidirectional EV Chargers to Canada via XCharge Partnership
Vancouver’s Hypercharge Networks is teaming up with XCharge North America to bring advanced EV charging technology to Canada, marking a major step forward for the country’s charging infrastructure. Through a newly announced strategic partnership, Hypercharge will distribute XCharge NA’s GridLink chargers—bidirectional, battery-integrated fast chargers—to automotive dealerships and commercial customers in British Columbia and Ontario. The […]
Styx Intelligence Raises $2.7M to Revolutionize Digital Risk Protection
Vancouver cybersecurity startup Styx Intelligence has raised $2.7 million in an oversubscribed Seed funding round to expand its AI-first platform designed to protect organizations from digital threats, including those amplified by generative AI technologies. The round was led by BDC’s Seed Venture Fund, with additional participation from FRAMEWORK Venture Partners, Top Down Ventures, and Sprout […]
Richmond’s UniUni Acquires Toronto-Based Shippie to Boost Last-Mile Delivery Network
Richmond-based logistics firm UniUni has acquired and fully integrated Toronto’s Shippie in a strategic move to accelerate same- and next-day delivery capabilities across North America. The acquisition brings together UniUni’s robust delivery infrastructure and cutting-edge logistics technology with Shippie’s regional expertise and agile local operations. The combined entity aims to enhance service capacity for e-commerce […]
Application Deadline Extended for the 2025 Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has extended the application deadline for the 2025 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) due to strong interest. Originally set for March 31, applications will now be accepted until April 15, 2025, at 11:59pm. The TIAs recognize standout companies and individuals in BC’s tech ecosystem, celebrating achievements in innovation and growth. Businesses can […]
SureSwift Capital Sells Shopify App Back In Stock to Australian E-Commerce Firm
Victoria-based private equity firm SureSwift Capital has successfully sold Back In Stock, a leading Shopify application, to AMP, an Australian e-commerce platform. The sale, finalized in January 2025, marks a key milestone in SureSwift’s strategy of acquiring, scaling, and divesting SaaS businesses. Since acquiring Back In Stock from its founder in 2018, SureSwift has expanded […]
TELUS and NVIDIA to Build Canada’s First Sovereign AI Factory
TELUS, in partnership with NVIDIA, has announced plans to establish Canada’s leading Sovereign AI Factory, a high-security, high-performance computing facility designed to bolster AI innovation while ensuring data sovereignty. The facility will provide Canadian businesses, startups, and researchers with cutting-edge AI infrastructure, helping them develop advanced AI models while keeping sensitive data within the country’s […]