Richmond’s Photon Control has been acquired by MKS Instruments for approximately $387 million. Publicly-traded on the TSX under the symbol PHO, Photon Control designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of optical sensors and systems that are used in the semiconductor and other high-technology industries to measure temperature and position. Photon Control is headquartered in […]
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TraceSafe Signs Wearable Technology Agreement With U.K. Cruise Line
Vancouver’s TraceSafe has signed a two-year wearable technology agreement with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Founded in 1848, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines employs more than 2,000 people from around the globe and offers smaller, intimately-sized cruise holidays. The United Kingdom-headquartered cruise line is the latest to be connected to TraceSafe as the cruising world looks to […]
Stoko Raises $6 Million to Disrupt Knee Brace Industry With Supportive Apparel
Vancouver startup Stoko has developed technology that embeds all the support of a traditional knee brace within the comfort of a compression tight. Their K1 supportive tight mimics the natural support structures within your body to give your knee all the support of a traditional brace with unparalleled comfort. Not surprisingly, elite athletes love the […]
Damon Motors Names World-Class Creative Team to Elevate Brand and Design
Damon Motors is expanding its creative team to take the company’s HyperSport motorcycle brand and design to the next level. A day after being recognized by Fast Company magazine with a 2021 World Changing Idea Award for their fully connected electric motorcycle, Doug Penman joins the company as Chief Marketing Officer & VP, Brand and […]
TiE Vancouver Hosts Fireside Chat With Angel Investor Hannes Blum
TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) was founded in Silicon Valley in 1992 by successful entrepreneurs with roots in the Indus region (the Indian subcontinent). With a mission to support startups through networking and the raising of capital for entrepreneurs, TiE has spread over 72 chapters in 17 countries with over 20,000 Members. TiE Vancouver is hosting a […]
Vancouver’s TOYMINT Is Selling Next-Gen Toys Through NFTs
Vancouver’s TOYMINT launched this weekend their first line of premium collectible toys with a twist – you can only get a toy if you buy a matching NFT on the OpenSea marketplace. In collaboration with Italian artist Claudio Bellini, the release includes three NFTs inspired by three matching toys in ultra-rare Genesis Edition. Two years in […]
BBTV Launches NFT Division For Content Creators
Vancouver’s BBTV has created a new NFT Division to launch Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) with some of the world’s leading content creators across Entertainment, Music, Sports, Esports & Gaming verticals. BBTV’s first NFT will be with Grammy-winning and multi-platinum music producer Zaytoven. Zaytoven has worked with artists like Drake, Travis Scott, and Usher, and has a […]
SOTW 008: MeaningfulWork
Welcome to Startup of the Week, a column highlighting BC’s most innovative and exciting tech startups. Today, we’re featuring Vancouver’s MeaningfulWork. It can be difficult for socially responsible companies to find purposeful and impactful volunteer opportunities that their employees feel passionate about. MeaningfulWork created a platform to help companies and nonprofits navigate their relationships to find […]
Amazon Invests In British Columbia To Create More Than 2,000 Jobs
Amazon today announced its continued investment in British Columbia’s economy and Metro Vancouver through an expansion that includes five new buildings: a fulfillment centre, sortation centre and three delivery stations. The investment will create more than 2,000 safe jobs with competitive pay, industry-leading benefits and career growth opportunities starting on day one. “We’re thrilled to […]
You May Owe Your Banking Relationship To Vancouver’s Fintel Connect
If you’re a client of a Canadian financial services company like Borrowell, EQ Bank, Mogo, Scotiabank, or Tangerine, you may owe that relationship to Fintel Connect. More than 50+ financial services brands and fintechs use the Vancouver startup to enhance their marketing through its performance marketing network. Performance marketing? It’s a comprehensive term that refers […]