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Livshows Gives Users Creative Control Over Augmented Reality Designs
Although virtual reality (VR) may garner bigger headlines and maintain a stronger hold on the imagination, augmented reality (AR) is proving to be a much more practical and realistic means of presenting the digital world. While VR aims to create an entirely immersive experience, AR takes a slightly more modest approach by layering digitally created […]
Ionomr Innovations Tapped by Shell and U.S. Department of Energy
One of Techcouver’s 10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2021 is making moves. Ionomr Innovations breakthrough Aemion+ technology has been identified by the Shell GameChanger Accelerator for its potential to make a significant difference in the development of technologies to de-carbonize the global economy. Ionomr was selected for advancement in the Electrosynthesis for Fuels […]
Beanworks Adds AI Capability To Automated Accounts Payable Solution
Vancouver’s Beanworks is representing Canada at the Startup World Cup 2021 Grand Finale this May in San Francisco, competing alongside 60+ startups from all over the world for an opportunity to win a USD $1 million investment prize. Today the accounts payable (AP) automation leader announced the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) to its data […]
TraceSafe Launches Wearable-based Time And Attendance Pilot Program
Vancouver’s TraceSafe has launched its next phase of interconnected workplace automation solutions for hospitals and medical centers. TraceSafe’s system intelligently monitors arrival and departure of staff, whose pay rates vary according to complex type- and location-based tasks, and records their hours and activity for payroll. Administrators can access the control center for full oversight, get […]
Damon Motorcycles Raises $30 Million; Secures $20 Million in Preorders
Damon Motorcycles announced today that it has raised more than $30 million in funding, completing a bridge round led by Benevolent Capital, SOL Global Investments, Zirmania, and others. Along with the financing announcement Damon also updated preorder sales numbers. The Vancouver-headquartered mobility startup has now reached $20 million in pre-sales, selling nearly 1,000 motorcycles and […]
UpMeals Launches First SmartVending Solution in Residential Building
Prepared-meal startup UpMeals has launched it first SmartVending machine at a residential property in Vancouver. Devonshire Properties’ Beach Towers in English Bay is now home to a newly installed machine will give the 1,000+ residents access to custom curated healthy meals available in the lobby of the building, 24/7. The SmartVending hardware is a refrigerated […]
Carbon Engineering Launches New Carbon Dioxide Removal Service, With Shopify As First Customer
Squamish’s Carbon Engineering (CE) has launched a new carbon dioxide removal service that allows customers to purchase the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using CE’s large-scale DAC technology. Canadian e-commerce darling Shopify has signed on as the first customer for the service, reserving 10,000 tonnes of permanent carbon removal capacity from a large-scale […]
Vegano Foods Secures $4.2 Million For Vegan Marketplace
Vancouver’s Vegano, Canada’s first 100% plant-based meal-kit delivery service has completed a $4.2 million Series A fundraising round. Vegano will use the funding towards its go-to-market strategy, business development and marketing efforts, accelerating new product development, and preparing for the launch of its vegan marketplace this coming April. The investment round brings Vegano’s funding to $6 […]
LEAF Mobile Acquires Vancouver’s Truly Social Games
LEAF Mobile has acquired Vancouver’s Truly Social Games for $37 million. Truly Social Games (TSG) was founded in 2015 by Cooper DuBois and Patrick Tougas. Among TSG’s portfolio of titles is Planet Gold Rush, Gold Mania, Invincible Hero, Idle Surfing, Bomb Brawl! and Draw A Stickman: AR . TSG has also developed games on IdleKit, […]