It’s a great time to be looking for a new gig in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and Tech Talent Canada is making it easier than ever with their upcoming virtual job fair. Tech Talent Canada’s job fairs have been a huge success with 1,500+ educated, experienced, and diverse candidates at each of their events since they went virtual […]
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Honeywell Investment Makes Nexii Latest B.C. Company To Achieve Unicorn Status
Nexii Building Solutions is the latest B.C. company to claim unicorn status of a valuation of at least USD $1 billion. Vancouver’s Nexii is a green construction tech company tackling the global environmental crisis through sustainable building products. The company’s innovative technologies allow for fast, efficient development of sustainable, more affordable, durable, and disaster-resilient buildings. […]
Clio Acquires YC-Backed Legal Document Automation Company, Lawyaw
Vancouver unicorn Clio has acquired Lawyaw, a San Francisco-based company developing innovative digital workflows for legal documents. Lawyaw and Clio have had a long-standing data integration and Lawyaw was the first document automation company to offer an app inside of Clio’s app store. As part of the acquisition, Lawyaw’s team, along with CEO and Co-founder […]
Victoria Startup Certn Wins KPMG’s Inaugural Canadian Tech Innovator Competition
Certn has been named the Canadian Tech Innovator of 2021 in the inaugural KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in Canada competition. Founded in 2016, the Victoria-based startup provides real-time background checks for employers and landlords. Certn was up against 14 other tech startups from across Canada in a closely contested competition based on six equally […]
HTEC Secures $217 Million To Expand Hydrogen Fuelling Station Portfolio
Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC) has secured a $217 million investment from Chart Industries and and I Squared Capital (ISQ). The investment provides HTEC with significant capital to fund new green hydrogen production projects and to expand its hydrogen fuelling station portfolio serving both the light-duty and heavy-duty markets. HTEC currently has 17 hydrogen […]
Damon Motors Hits $35 Million In Preorders For HyperSport Motorcycle
Vancouver’s Damon Motors has hit a new $35 million milestone in preorders for its flagship HyperSport, the world’s smartest, safest, fully electric motorcycle. The company also announced the expansion of its leadership team with Broc TenHouten as chief strategy officer and board member, Chris Efstathiou as VP, supply chain, and Mike Galbraith as chief financial […]
Clir Renewables To Optimize Wind Projects In Latin America
Vancouver’s Clir Renewables has signed an agreement with Cubico Sustainable Investments to onboard five of Cubico’s wind projects in Latin America, optimizing more than 500 Megawatts. Cubico is a leading investor in global renewable energy infrastructure. Founded in 2017, Clir is dedicated to maximizing project returns from renewable energy assets. Earlier this year Clir raised $27 […]
Fresh Prep Raises $21 Million To Bring Meal Kits To New Markets
Vancouver-based meal kit delivery service Fresh Prep has raised a $21 million Series B funding round led by Yellow Point Equity Partners with participation from Renewal Funds. The company intends to use the funds to continue to accelerate growth through talent acquisition, automation, new products, and geographic expansion. “We have proven out the profitability of Fresh […]
There Has Never Been a Better Time for Women to Join the Tech Industry
Throughout my career in HR, I’ve had the unique opportunity to observe how individuals handle changes in the workplace firsthand. In my current role overseeing Human Resources at PressReader, a group of technology companies providing digital publishing solutions and services, I’ve seen just how much the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted women in tech this last year. A […]
PAI Health Partners With Cigna To Launch Wearable Tech Powered Health Insurance
Vancouver’s PAI Health has partnered with Cigna Singapore to launch the world’s first health insurance that harnesses wearable technology to make cover more affordable. The partnership aligns Cigna’s Individual Health Insurance plans with PAI’s (Personal Activity Intelligence) algorithm to measure heart health and improve cardiorespiratory fitness. Compatible with many popular wearables, it creates activity goals […]