More automotive technicians in B.C. can now upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program to three additional colleges. With $440,000 through the Province’s CleanBC Go Electric program and in partnership with Trades Training BC (TTBC), the program will be offered at Okanagan College’s Kelowna […]
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Victoria Startup Ergonomyx Is Revolutionizing Work From Home Fitness
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit this time last year, we all had to adjust quickly to spending most of our days – and doing most of our work – at home. In a situation like this, it’s easy to forget to stay active. So how do you motivate yourself to exercise when you’re barely moving […]
Dapper Labs Raises USD $305 Million Round That Includes NBA Legend Michael Jordan
Rumors confirmed. Vancouver’s Dapper Labs has raised USD $305 million in an enormous financing round led by the tech-focused investment firm Coatue that values the three-year-old startup at USD $2.6 billion. “It’s just more fuel in the tank,” Roham Gharegozlou, Dapper Labs’ CEO and founder, told Forbes, characterizing the funding as “a big bet on […]
Bananatag Merger Staffbase Raises USD $145 Million
Staffbase has raised a USD $145 million financing round led by growth equity firm General Atlantic. Earlier this month Staffbase merged with Kelowna-headquartered Bananatag. The combined company is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing providers of cutting-edge internal communications software. As a result of the merger, the Staffbase suite with an employee app and […]
PDFTron Acquires World Leader in 3D PDF Conversion
Vancouver’s PDFTron Systems has acquired UK-based PDF3D, a leader in 3D PDF technologies. In conjunction with the acquisition, PDF3D SDK, an expanded module for developers, is now part of the PDFTron platform. The deal marks the fourth acquisition as part of PDFTron’s roadmap acceleration strategy since receiving a $71 million growth investment by Silversmith Capital […]
Rocket Builders Announces 2021 Ready to Rocket Lists
Rocket Builders has released its 19th annual “Ready to Rocket” lists. The “Ready to Rocket” lists are the only predictive lists of its kind in North America, requiring many months of sector and company analysis. These lists profile the B.C. technology companies that are best positioned to capitalize on the technology sector trends that will […]
Vancouver Startup Week Is Back For Its 8th Consecutive Year
Mark your calendars! Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) is back for its 8th consecutive year but this year it is taking place in May. The highly anticipated jam-packed week-long event will take place from May 21–28, 2021. “The past year has shown us how resilient and resourceful the startup community is in Vancouver — and around […]
Victoria’s Plurilock to Acquire Leading U.S. Cybersecurity Solutions Provider
Victoria’s Plurilock Security is acquiring Aurora Systems Consulting, a leading U.S.-based cybersecurity solutions provider with over 140 clients and revenue of USD $28.11 million in 2020. Plurilock (TSXV: PLUR) is a leading provider of invisible and continuous authentication technologies for enterprises. Through the Acquisition, Plurilock will obtain a professional services team, a new office on […]
Connecting The Dots: March 2021
Each month, Kathleen Reid (Founder + Managing Director at Switchboard Public Relations) connects the dots between the trends, headlines and narratives that are informing the BC tech sector. This month, she’s shedding light on a regional community making some noise, a grassroots effort to encourage more female representation in STEM, and an anchor company growing […]
Canada’s Video Game Sector Adding Jobs And Age Brackets During The Pandemic
With so many people turning to video games during the last year to be entertained and maintain human connection either at home with family or in online streams, it’s no surprise Canada’s gaming industry is thriving, with companies expanding operations in major cities like Vancouver and Montreal. Canada is a nation of gamers, with 61 […]