Toronto’s Blockchain Foundry, which recently launched crypto-based learn-to-earn platform Metacademy, has been acquired by the recently public WonderFi Technologies, a Vancouver-based financial technology startup operating primarily in the crypto space. WonderFi, which also acquired Coinberry back in June, says the acquisition “further solidifies WonderFi as the Canadian leader in the digital asset space.” “BCF is on a […]
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Ticketmaster Flows with Dapper Labs as NFTs Enhance Live Events in Canada
Live events effectively disappeared from the planet for about two years. This summer they have rebounded with gusto, as evidenced by successes like Collision, driven by pent-up demand for a return societal normalcy. Of course, two years is a long time for tech to stay quiet. So you may notice some changes to the live […]
Spring Activator Helps Kootenay Region of BC Build Tech Startup Ecosystem
When we think of technology in BC, we think of Vancouver. No shame there—the city is home to a world-class hub of tech startups, as any reader of Techcouver is well aware. We know that British Columbia is a very large province, however, with more to it than a single region. The Okanagan, anchored by […]
Nominate Your Fav New Ventures BC Alumni For Impact Award
Over the past 22 years, we’ve seen New Ventures BC (NVBC) alumni achieve great things: going from innovative ideas all the way to multi-million dollar companies. Last year NVBC created a new award category and turned back the clock to honour AbCellera with inaugural Alumni Impact award. This year they want the community’s help again […]
New Ventures BC Announces Top 11 for 2022 Competition
New Ventures BC has announced the Top 11 companies of this year’s startup competition. That’s right 11. The competition was so close this year that they added an extra startup to the final round. The New Ventures BC Competition started in 2000 under the direction of Wal van Lierop, to encourage innovation in BC’s tech […]
Five BC-Based Venture Capital Firms Contributing to Canada’s Startup Success
Here at Techcouver we report daily on news and insight surrounding the technology ecosystems of Vancouver and across British Columbia. As Vancouver’s technology publication of record, we have covered hundreds of startups, including many rounds of venture capital raised. Recent examples include those of construction-tech startup Nexii Building Solutions, SaNOtize R&D, and online motor vehicle marketplace Canada […]
Masimo To Invest In Major Healthcare Innovation Facility In Vancouver
Keltic Canada Development announced that it is breaking ground on a new health-innovation project. “Our team is thrilled to finally be breaking ground,” said managing director Rachel Li Lei. The Vancouver-based Keltic is teaming up with global medical technology company Masimo to develop a multi-level facility. “We’re proud to see that our reputation as a […]
Launchpad Technologies Strikes Partnership with Avalara to Integrate Solutions
A Vancouver-based provider of enterprise integration software and post-configuration support services is partnering Seattle’s Avalara, a cloud-based tax compliance automation platform. Launchpad Technologies says that integrating its iPaaS platform with Avalara’s tax compliance solutions “will increase workflow efficiency while automating and digitally transforming their accounting functions.” “We are delighted to partner with Avalara to make automation […]
Engine Of Innovation: Deloitte Summit To Increase Collaboration And Growth In The BC Tech Sector
The Vancouver tech sector is booming. For Deloitte Canada, which is soon to welcome the arrival of its new office space, Deloitte Summit, in the heart of downtown Vancouver’s innovation corridor, the tech ecosystem in the region is ripe for opportunity and disruption. For companies seeking a space to overcome unconventional hurdles, the arrival of […]
BC Startup Knowbie Aims to Solve Restaurant Staff Turnover with Training App
Hospitality veteran Crystal Hamilton knows better than most that the restaurant industry is far from perfect. An already often chaotic and demanding working environment is not aided by some of the highest turnover rates in Canada, which Hamilton believes can be largely attributed to a lack of proper service training. From server to sommelier, Hamilton […]