Vancouver’s Damon, a designer of splashy electric motorcycles, is currently seeking millions more dollars in capital as the company battles major delays in shipping its flagship “HyperSport” vehicle. Founded in 2017, Vancouver’s Damon is behind the tech-forward HyperSport. Originally announced in 2019, the HyperSport promises a range of up to 200 miles and a top […]
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Novarc Secures Capital For Tech Stack Set to ‘Transform Welding Automation’
Novarc Technologies this week announced a $5 million investment from Seaspan Shipyards. The $5M investment from ship engineering veteran Seaspan is part of a recent $50M Series B round raised by Novarc, a North Vancouver company pioneering welding automation through a full stack of AI and robotics technologies. The Series B was led by Export […]
Dapper Labs and Coinbase Collab to Foster Web3 Ecosystem in Vancouver
Canada has been ranked among the most crypto-aware nations on Earth. Last year, Coinbase’s “Stand with Crypto” campaign expanded north to Canada‘s five million coin holders. The Stand with Crypto campaign champions “common-sense regulations” for the crypto industry with an aim to disrupt North America’s traditional financial system by encouraging the adoption and legitimacy of […]
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 […]
SenseNet and iez! Telecom Partner to Revolutionize Wildfire Detection in Brazil
Vancouver’s SenseNet, a global leader in early wildfire detection and management, has partnered with iez! Telecom, a key supplier of telecommunications infrastructure in Brazil, to deploy an AI-powered solution for wildfire prevention across the country’s vast vegetation zones. This collaboration sets a global benchmark in wildfire management by combining SenseNet’s advanced detection technology with iez!’s […]
Klue Acquires Goldpan to Advance AI-Driven Win-Loss Research
Competitive intelligence platform Klue has acquired Goldpan, a stealth-mode leader in AI-powered win-loss research, in a move set to enhance Klue’s capabilities in competitive and buyer insights. Goldpan’s specialized AI tools—including automated interviewers, data extraction, and analysis technologies—will be integrated into Klue’s platform, enabling deeper and more scalable win-loss research. The acquisition accelerates Klue’s AI-first […]
Event to Spotlight 20 Women Tech Founders Ahead of Web Summit
Twenty trailblazing women founders in tech will take the stage at R2WSV: Innovation with Impact: Women in Tech, an exclusive Road to Web Summit Vancouver event on April 15th at UBC Robson Square Theatre. The event, hosted in collaboration with Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF), Spring, and the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), […]
Miru Unveils One of the Largest Electrochromic Sunroofs for Automobiles
Vancouver-based Miru Smart Technologies has introduced one of the world’s largest electrochromic sunroof window devices, marking a significant advancement for both the smart glass and automotive industries. The prototype, measuring 1.5 meters by 1.6 meters, demonstrates the scalability of Miru’s eWindows technology and its potential in next-generation vehicle design. Developed in collaboration with Argotec, a […]