Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson has joined Nexii Building Solutions as its executive vice-president of strategy and partnerships. Nexii is an innovative and sustainable whole building solution that enables the rapid assembly of high‑quality buildings. The opportunity seems to be a great fit for Robertson considering he launched Vancouver’s ongoing Greenest City strategy shortly after taking […]
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Canalyst Financial Modeling Secures $20 Million Series B
Vancouver’s Canalyst announced today that it has closed a $20 million Series B financing led by an unnamed strategic investor with participation from ScaleUP Ventures and existing investors including Vanedge Capital. Conceived by a former Fidelity analyst, Canalyst is an independent provider of fundamental models to institutional investors. The firm now serves many of the […]
Five B.C. Companies Named to Global Cleantech 100
Canadian cleantech companies are making their mark on the world stage with 12 companies being named to the prestigious Global Cleantech 100 list at the Cleantech Forum in San Francisco. This year the list of innovative and promising clean technology companies represents strong diversification of markets and sectors with representation from across Canada. But the […]
Experts Weigh In On The Tech Migration To Vancouver
The trend is undeniable. Tech companies hailing from San Francisco and Silicon Valley are setting up shop in Vancouver to gain access to our strong talent base. From progressive immigration policies to relatively low wages compared with Silicon Valley, Vancouver has become a serious draw for international firms looking to capitalize on the technology boom. […]
Digital Technology Supercluster Announces $25 Million for 14 New Projects
Digital Technology Supercluster CEO Sue Paish kicked off a media event this morning at Terramera’s office in Vancouver with tech champion the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. Minister Bains announced 14 new projects with a total investment of $25 million; eight focused on talent development for the digital economy, six in […]
Lighthouse Labs Celebrates Mentorship Month in Vancouver
This January is Mentorship Month. Canadian coding bootcamp Lighthouse Labs is celebrating the role of mentorship in Vancouver’s tech industry through free events and resources, equipping Vancouverites with the tools they need to pursue more intentional mentorships. Why celebrate mentorship? In a rapidly changing workforce, lifelong learning is the key to continued career advancement. Mentorship […]
ePACT Banks $2.5 Million from CIBC Innovation Banking
Vancouver’s ePACT Network has secured a $2.5 million growth capital financing round from CIBC Innovation Banking. According to funding announcement, the debt capital complements a recent Series A equity raise co-led by Disruption Ventures and Yaletown Partners. Launched in 2012, ePACT is an online emergency preparedness network allowing users to build support networks, securely store […]
Ryan Holmes Shares Lessons from a Unicorn at Tech Vancouver
Tech Vancouver helps the city’s technologists expand their knowledge and network in the community. Every month a set of highly curated leaders & innovators come together to share their expertise & experiences through panels and presentations. Next month Tech Vancouver’s topic is “Lessons from a Unicorn” with Ryan Holmes, co-founder of Hootsuite, discussing how to […]
BuildDirect Co-founder Jeff Booth Releases First Book
BuildDirect co-founder and Vancouver entrepreneur Jeff Booth has released of his first book titled The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation Is the Key to an Abundant Future. In a sweeping analysis that draws upon economics, science, innovation, politics, psychology, sociology, and business, Booth offers an intriguing thesis predicated on the deflationary impact of technological advances […]
Elastic Path Acquires Fellow Commerce Technology Leader Moltin
Vancouver’s Elastic Path has acquired fellow commerce technology leader Moltin. Moltin’s employees have joined Elastic Path, including engineering, customer support, sales, marketing, and operations. Elastic Path will also maintain Moltin’s U.S. and U.K. offices in Boston and Newcastle. The acquisition comes as global demand grows for extensible, flexible, and scalable enterprise commerce solutions and bolsters […]