Victory Square Technologies portfolio company FansUnite is merging with Askott Entertainment to create one of Canada’s leading gaming companies. FansUnite, which runs the FansUnite Sportsbook in the UK market, will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Askott, also Vancouver-based, in a three-way transaction, which also involves investor Victory Square Technologies. The amalgamation will see […]
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Precision OS Expands to Train Orthopedic Surgical Nurses
Virtual reality learning platform Precision OS is expanding into orthopedic surgical nurse training to meet an increased demand for remote training. Originally focused on surgeons, the developers of the proficiency-based, medical-grade VR platform is now committed to advancing perioperative orthopedic nursing staff’s skill set as well. Precision OS technology will enhance orthopedic skills in support […]
How to Give Your Employees the Voice They Deserve
Employees have a lot on their minds these days. Coronavirus, WFH challenges, general productivity pitfalls, family concerns, and social justice issues, just for a start. Is your company talking with workers about these topics? Engaging employees regularly to inform decisions is more important right now than ever before. Voice of the Employee (VoE) bridges the […]
PDFTron Acquires Califoria-based ActivePDF
Vancouver’s PDFTron has acquired California-based ActivePDF. ActivePDF is a provider of high-volume and scalable server-side PDF automation components to 40% of Fortune 500 companies. The deal builds upon PDFTron’s first acquisition of San Jose-based BCL Technologies just three months ago in March 2020, and marks another milestone in the company’s expansion following the $95 million […]
BC Cleantech Gets $6.7 Million In SDTC Funding
As Canadians look at reopening the economy and getting people back to work, clean technology continues to be an important contributor to Canadian jobs and innovation. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has announced an investment of $41.8 million in 10 Canadian small businesses that are taking new, innovative solutions to […]
Matidor Technologies Selected For 2020 Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator
Seattle’s CleanTech Alliance and Portland-based VertueLab have announced the 2020 cohort of environmentally-focused startups for its Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator. Among the 10 startups included in this years cohort is Vancouver’s Matidor Technologies. Matidor is a developer of an intuitive collaboration platform that helps the field service industry organize location-based projects on a live-updating map with […]
RentMoola Joins Forces With PayPal To Disrupt The Rental Industry
Vancouver’s RentMoola has joined forces with PayPal through a new strategic alliance. The collaboration is born out of the mutual goal of addressing financial inequality made more pronounced by the current COVID-19 crisis. RentMoola’s technology allows for simple, flexible, and transparent transactions between tenants and property management – furthering its mission to empower individuals to […]
Teradici To Integrate Technology Into Pearson VUE’s Professional Exams
Burnaby’s Teradici has announced a collaboration with Pearson VUE to integrate their Cloud Access Software with PCoIP technology into Pearson VUE’s test center applications. The collaboration advances Pearson VUE’s channel management capabilities with added efficiency for managing its complex third-party Select authorized test center network around the globe. Teradici’s technology solution enables seamless delivery of […]
Unbounce Raises $52 Million to Give Small Businesses an AI-Powered Edge
Vancouver’s Unbounce has closed a $52 million funding round led by Denver-based private equity firm Crest Rock Partners. According to reports, Crest Rock will now have controlling interest in Unbounce with Steve Johnson and Jeff Carnes, partners and co-founders of Crest Rock Partners, joining Unbounce’s Rick Perreault on the company’s board. The landing page and conversion […]
Innovate BC Awards $1.2 Million In Funding Through its Ignite Program
Innovate BC has awarded $1.2 million to four B.C. based research projects through its Ignite Program – the most ever awarded through the Ignite Program. Since the Ignite Program launched in 2016, Innovate BC has awarded $6.5 million to 28 projects. When including matching funds from industry and government sources, total investment into these projects […]