Trulioo, the Vancouver-based global leader in identity verification services, has named fintech veteran Vicky Bindra as its new chief executive officer. Bindra steps into the role following the retirement of Steve Munford, who led the company through a transformative period of growth and innovation. Bindra brings over 20 years of experience in financial technology, with […]
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The Startup Making Strata Documents Make Sense
A Vancouver-based startup is looking to bring clarity to one of the most frustrating parts of buying a condo: reviewing strata documents. Founded by brothers Ashkan and Arash Tavassoli in late 2023, StrataReports is an AI-powered platform designed to make the document review process easier and more affordable for homebuyers and realtors. The duo, both […]
Tiny Acquires Majority Stake in DJ Giant Serato
Victoria’s Tiny, the tech holding company known for acquiring standout, profitable brands, is expanding into the music tech space with the purchase of a majority stake in DJ software company Serato. Under the terms of the agreement, Tiny will acquire 66% of Auckland-based Serato for USD $66 million, a mix of cash and Tiny Class […]
WELL Health Reveals 35% Annual Rise in Canadian Patients as Network Expands
WELL Health Technologies this week announced figures for the company’s fiscal 2024. The Vancouver-based digital healthcare firm handled nearly six million patient visits during the year—including over three million in Canada—representing annual growth of more than 30%, according to chief executive officer Hamed Shahbazi. “Our Canadian Clinics underpinned by our technology enabled care model continues […]
INETCO Appoints Cybersecurity Pioneer Eric Byres to Board of Directors
Vancouver-based cybersecurity firm INETCO has announced the appointment of Eric Byres, a globally recognized expert in Operational Technology (OT) security and software supply chain risk management, to its Board of Directors. Byres, a P.Eng. and ISA Fellow, brings decades of experience in cybersecurity innovation and entrepreneurial leadership to INETCO at a critical juncture in the […]
Emirates NBD Taps Aquanow to Power Crypto Fintech Solutions for Liv X App
A Vancouver-based financial technology innovator this month announced that it is working with a new digital bank in the Middle East to power cryptocurrency solutions for mobile. Aquanow recently revealed the partnership with Liv, UAE’s first digital bank. Liv was launched by banking group Emirates NBD. “We are proud to partner with a storied financial institution […]
Genome BC Secures $49M for Personalized Health Research in BC
Genome BC has helped secure more than $49 million to support five cutting-edge genomics projects aimed at advancing personalized healthcare in British Columbia. The funding is part of the Canadian Precision Health Initiative (CPHI), a national effort led by Genome Canada to harness genomic data for more personalized, preventative, and cost-effective healthcare. Genome BC contributed […]
Foresight Canada Honours Cleantech Trailblazers at Sold-Out BC Awards Ceremony
Foresight Canada celebrated the province’s top cleantech innovators at the fifth annual BC Cleantech Awards, held last night at a sold-out ceremony in Yaletown. The event honoured individuals and organizations driving forward climate solutions, clean technology adoption, and sustainable economic development in B.C. As environmental and economic challenges mount worldwide, British Columbia continues to shine […]
CICE and B.C. Universities Launch Climate Venture Funding Program
In a move to supercharge cleantech innovation, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched a new partnership with university entrepreneurship programs across the province. The 2025 University Call for Innovation aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of climate solutions by offering early-stage ventures up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding. Ventures nominated […]
Hypercharge to Bring Bidirectional EV Chargers to Canada via XCharge Partnership
Vancouver’s Hypercharge Networks is teaming up with XCharge North America to bring advanced EV charging technology to Canada, marking a major step forward for the country’s charging infrastructure. Through a newly announced strategic partnership, Hypercharge will distribute XCharge NA’s GridLink chargers—bidirectional, battery-integrated fast chargers—to automotive dealerships and commercial customers in British Columbia and Ontario. The […]