Jane Software has announced the addition of a new Chief Marketing Officer. The North Vancouver-born clinic management software company has revealed that Dan Davidow will now head marketing for Jane. Davidow’s move to Jane follows roles at Stripe, Gusto, Cisco, and Motive. At Jane, Davidow will “spearhead Jane’s next phase of growth,” according to a […]
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Nexera Robotics Secures $4.5M to Advance Robotic Grasping Technology
Vancouver’s Nexera Robotics, a leader in advanced robotic grasping, has raised $4.5 million in its latest investment round, with backing from prominent investors, including BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund. The funding marks a major step in Nexera’s efforts to revolutionize automation across industries through its proprietary grasping solution, NeuraGrasp. NeuraGrasp is designed to tackle […]
Vancouver’s VRIFY Raises $12.5M to Advance AI-Assisted Mineral Discovery
Vancouver’s VRIFY, a leader in AI-driven mineral exploration, has secured $12.5 million in Series B funding to accelerate the adoption of its AI-Assisted Mineral Discovery Platform, DORA. The investment round was led by New York-based venture capital firm LGVP, with continued backing from Series A investors RCF Innovation and Beedie Capital, bringing VRIFY’s total funding […]
Vancouver-Led Initiative Offers $3M to Advance Carbon Removal Tech
Announced at Carbon Removal Canada’s (CRC) Carbon Removal Day 2025 in Ottawa, a new $3-million funding call from the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) aims to bolster Vancouver’s position as a leader in carbon removal technology. The initiative will support early-stage climate tech startups developing solutions that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]
Sanctuary AI Boosts Robotic Dexterity with Innovative Tactile Sensors
In a significant leap forward for robotics and physical artificial intelligence, Sanctuary AI announced today the integration of advanced tactile sensor technology into its Phoenix general purpose robots. This development is set to enhance the ability of teleoperation pilots to execute complex, touch-driven tasks with unprecedented precision and accuracy. The new tactile sensors, recently unveiled […]
Novarc, Miller Electric Partner to Advance AI-Powered Welding
North Vancouver-based Novarc Technologies has entered a strategic partnership with Miller Electric Mfg. LLC to revolutionize welding automation through artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration aims to introduce next-generation AI-powered welding solutions designed to enhance productivity, address labor shortages, and improve precision in industries such as shipbuilding, heavy equipment manufacturing, and construction. As part of Miller’s […]
Vancouver’s Opal Secures $1.5M to Transform Agency Finances
Vancouver-based startup Opal, a SaaS platform streamlining back-office operations for agencies, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its product development. The funding round was led by Founders Co-op, with participation from Exit North Ventures and serial fintech entrepreneur Ian Crosby. The investment will support the launch of Opal Spend, an ad-spend platform […]
Genome BC Funds Research to Combat Avian Influenza
Genome BC is funding research to address the risks of the H5N1 avian influenza strain following BC’s first domestically acquired human case. The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) will lead the projects in partnership with government agencies and UBC researchers. While the public risk remains low, recent human cases in North America highlight the […]
Victoria’s MyHealthspan Launches Canada’s First At-Home Longevity Program
A new health initiative aims to change the way Canadians approach aging. Victoria-based MyHealthspan has launched Canada’s first all-in-one, at-home longevity program, designed to help people extend their healthspan and avoid years spent managing chronic illness. Unlike traditional longevity programs that focus on in-clinic blood tests, MyHealthspan’s Every Day Longevity Program provides subscribers with quarterly […]
Blossom Partners with TSX to Highlight Top Venture Stocks
Canadian investing platform Blossom has teamed up with the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to spotlight the TSX Venture 50, the top-performing companies on the TSX Venture Exchange in 2024. The partnership marks a significant shift in investment media, with Blossom joining the TSX’s media ranks alongside Bloomberg. The collaboration integrates the TSX Venture 50 directly […]