Vancouver’s FORM is partnering with Jacuzzi Brands to bring an exclusive connected experience to their FORM Smart Swim Goggles and Jacuzzi swim spas allowing swimmers to experience performance metrics in real-time through FORM’s augmented reality display. The partnership comes in the midst of a global demand for at-home and connected fitness options, as consumers look […]
Vancouver AR and VR Startups Accelerate Go-to-Market Plans with WTIA
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) has launched a Canadian XR Startup Market Accelerator program to help prepare Canadian virtual reality, augmented reality and voice-related startups for expansion into the U.S. market. The eight-week virtual program will include a mix of curriculum, introductions and mentorship to help participants grow their entrepreneurial skills and begin market […]
Kardium Raises $145 Million For Innovative Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
Vancouver’s Kardium, developer of the Globe® Mapping and Ablation System for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, has raised USD $115 million in a new financing round led by Fidelity with follow-on participation by T. Rowe Price. The new financing will be used to accelerate commercial growth of the Globe System across Europe and to conduct […]
Lighthouse Labs Launches 21-Day Data Challenge
It’s no secret that Lighthouse Labs is passionate about making tech more accessible to a wider swath of people. The ongoing digital revolution presents so many opportunities for people to accelerate in their current careers or change careers entirely. Skills like data analytics and web development have so much potential to push people towards greater, […]
Learn About Investing At Spring’s Impact Investor Summit
Interested in investing? Check out Spring Activator’s Impact Investor Summit this week. This boutique virtual gathering will provide you with opportunities to learn about trend industries in the impact investing space, network with other investors, and gain resources and inspiration for using your money to fuel impact. Spring Activator empowers purpose-driven entrepreneurs, investors, and entrepreneurship […]
Tencent Acquires Majority Stake In Vancouver’s Klei Entertainment
Chinese multinational tech conglomerate Tencent has acquired a majority stake in Vancouver’s Klei Entertainment. The acquisition news comes by way of a forum post from Klei founder Jamie Cheng. According to Cheng, “Klei retains full autonomy of creative and operations across all aspects of the studio, including projects, talent, and more.” Klei was founded by […]
Esports Startup GameSeta Acquired by U.S. Leader PlayVS
Vancouver’s GameSeta Esports has been acquired by Los Angeles’ PlayVS (pronounced Play-versus), the leading amateur esports platform in the United States. The GameSeta platform manages all the logistics that go into an esports league including a secured platform for schools and students to monitor game performance, conduct training sessions, and manage teams. PlayVS is the […]
Immersive Tech To Launch Virtual Reality Shipping Container Attraction
Vancouver’s Immersive Tech is launching a new Location Based Entertainment (LBE) VR attractions franchise division named UNCONTAINED, to capitalize on the growing demand from its Family Entertainment Centre clients for COVID-safe outdoor attractions. UNCONTAINED will be the world’s first free-roam hyper-immersive interactive VR attraction, built for a COVID world within shipping containers. The experience will […]
Autozen Emerges From Stealth With $4.2 Million Round
No longer operating in stealth mode, Vancouver startup Autozen announced today that it has raised a $4.2 million funding round. Positioned to disrupt the stressful and unnecessarily complex car sale process, Autozen is a new consumer-to-business (C2B) marketplace on a mission to create an easier, safer and more transparent way for car owners to sell […]
Rivian Is Worth $27 Billion and Vancouver Is Home To Its Vehicle Management Software Teams
In preparation for a summer launch, electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has selected Chase as their private label partner to provide customers with a truly digital-first vehicle financing journey. Set to launch in early 2021, ahead of scheduled June deliveries of Rivian’s R1T pickup, Rivian Financial Services will deliver a best-in-class financing journey for retail customers through […]