With the effects of climate change coming into focus, investors, customers, and regulators have raised their expectations for companies, demanding that they set targets for reducing net emissions of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) to zero and offer clear plans for achieving them. Sustainability has been the buzz word for years but 2021 was the year net-zero […]
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Hootsuite Rebrands with New System, ‘Bold Vision’ for Social
Hootsuite believes it has emerged from the COVID-19 Pandemic with a bold new vision for the company. The Vancouver-based startup is an icon of the city and the internet for pioneering social media management back in 2008, when many of today’s most popular networks were nascent or yet to exist. “What we know is that […]
Here Is Why British Columbia Is Canada’s Fastest Growing Life Sciences Sector
British Columbia has a vibrant and thriving life sciences industry that is distinguished not only by local and national accomplishments, but also by international recognition. According to the report B.C. Life Sciences Update 2021: Building on a Foundation of Innovation, British Columbia’s ecosystem has never been stronger. The report, released by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade […]
Nada Acquires Jarr to Strengthen the Circular Economy in Vancouver
Following years as friendly competitors, two Vancouver-based sustainability startups have decided to join forces for the greater good. Nada is a certified B Corporation and was Vancouver’s first package-free grocery store and delivery service when the company was founded in 2015. The organization announced this month that it has acquired Jarr, a certified living wage […]
NFT Tech Acquires Blockchain Development Studio Run It Wild
After forging a partnership together earlier this year, Vancouver-based NFT Technologies announced this month that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Run It Wild, a multidisciplinary blockchain, metaverse and NFT development studio. NFT Tech, whose goal is to mainstream decentralized ownership, NFTs, and the metaverse for public markets, says the transaction complements its […]
Five Organizations in BC Using Modern Technology to Innovate Food Sectors
British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. One of the most important areas to manage efficiency of resources is in food production and related industries. Everybody will always need to eat, after all, so this remains a critical area to find sustainable energy practices for. Several BC startups are taking on […]
NVBC Finalist Silver Homes Secures Capital to Put Property Management on Autopilot
Silver Homes Technology announced that it has secured a startup loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada, the country’s only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. The Vancouver-based company provides an artificial intelligence-based solution designed to automate and optimize the management of a real estate portfolio. BDC’s loan is valued at $250,000 and will aim […]
Vancouver’s Invero Recognized by Microsoft for Azure Migration
A Vancouver-based digital transformation firm narrowly lost to global titan KPMG in the recent Microsoft Impact Awards, competition recognizing Microsoft partners for their outstanding work in technology-based solutions. Named Runner-Up in the “Modernizing Applications” category, Invero Digital showcased their success with CSL Group, a maritime-shipping company with a longstanding identity in international trade. Invero updated […]
NACO Report Shows ‘Increased Activity’ in Western Canada
The National Angel Capital Organization has released highlights from its forthcoming edition of the Angel Investing in Canada report. The annual report highlight’s metrics and trends from investments across Canada—data the organization has been tracking for well over a decade now. “This year’s report shows record levels of early-stage investment made by Canadian angel investors,” writes report author scholar […]
Two Years In, Does This Overseas Startup Regret Relocating to Vancouver?
In 2020, entrepreneur Igor Debatur made the bold decision to relocate his startup, Uploadcare, to Vancouver. According to Debatur, it was not an uninformed move. The founder evaluated 10 locations, ruling out Europe first and then the US. Within Canada, Vancouver was the top choice. Recently Debatur took to Twitter to reflect on his move. […]