Despite a current downturn, the global cryptocurrency market remains active and fascinating to say the least—and a trend with enough traction to grab the attention of virtually all companies. Blockchain-based digital assets “have risen on the radars of boards over the last few years as digital currencies are adopted into mainstream payment flows and central […]
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Why are Tech Companies Keeping an Office?
I have met with many tech companies over the years, and it has been fascinating to see how the industry has evolved and how workplace design has changed alongside it. In the past decade, a sequence of quiet design revolutions has modified the way offices are used, obliterating former hierarchies of corner offices and cubicles, […]
7Gen Raises $8 Million Round Co-led By Siemens For EV-as-a-Service Model
7 Generation Capital (7Gen) has landed an $8 million funding round that will accelerate the deployment of electric trucks and buses through the company’s innovative EV-as-a-service model. With offices in Vancouver and Montreal, 7Gen helps medium- and heavy-duty fleets deploy electric vehicles (EVs) and chargers. The Series A financing led by Quebec-based pension fund Fonds […]
NoTraffic Launches in Canada, Deploying Cloud and AI Tech to Optimize Roads in BC
NoTraffic has recently expanded into Canada. The internet-of-things platform works with traffic agencies and technology partners to improve road coordination, safety, and traffic equity. Based in the overseas tech hub of Tel Aviv, NoTraffic has opted to start its Canadian launch in BC, which is becoming known for micromobility innovation—and bad traffic. “With its history of […]
Moment Energy Lands Supply Agreement With Mercedes-Benz For Second-life Batteries
Clean energy startup Moment Energy has established a supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz Energy (MBE) for second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This marks the first agreement Mercedes-Benz Energy has signed with a North American second-life energy storage system (ESS) provider. “Together with Moment Energy we will enable sustainable ESS-solutions for North America based on second-life batteries. […]
EY Acquires Victoria’s FreshWorks Studio To Transform Customers’ Digital Experiences
EY has acquired Victoria’s FreshWorks Studio, an award-winning design and development consulting firm that specializes in driving innovation, transformation and growth. The move will expand the depth and breadth of EY Design Studio digital strategy, design and development capabilities. FreshWorks was the winner of BC Tech’s Company of the Year – Growth Success award in […]
Vancouver’s WonderFi Closes $38 Million Acquisition of Toronto’s Coinberry
WonderFi Technologies this week confirmed its acquisition of Coinberry Limited. The Vancouver-based WonderFi, a financial technology startup which recently launched launched on the Toronto Stock Exchange as WNDR, acquired Toronto-born competitor Coinberry for $38 million. “This acquisition further solidifies WonderFi as a leader amongst crypto companies in Canada,” said WonderFi CEO Ben Samaroo, “and along […]
Helping BC’s Service-based Businesses Prepare For Generation Z
Earlier this year, Vancouver was selected as one of the top five cities in the world for members of the Millenial and Generation Z cohort to make their mark. With this in mind, businesses are beginning to recognize it is no longer a choice to cater to Gen Z, but a must. This puts pressure […]
Cellcentric Launches Major Facility in ‘Silicon Valley of Fuel Cell Tech’
British Columbia is furthering its reputation for hydrogen fuel cell technology. A multimillion-dollar manufacturing and research and development facility has been unveiled in Burnaby this month. The new facility is for cellcentric, a division created last year by Germany’s Daimler Truck AG and Sweden’s Volvo Group. The subsidiary develops and manufacturers fuel cell systems for […]
Drive Hockey Accepted Into Leading Sport Tech Incubator
Coquitlam’s Drive Hockey Analytics has been accepted into its acclaimed Future of Sport incubator program. Drive brings the same player tracking technology used in the NHL to amateur hockey. Drive’s sensor based tracking technology is the next evolution in sports data bringing accurate, deep intelligence in real-time to the youth hockey market. Drive’s world-class sensor […]