Peloton Technologies has announced the closing of a seed round. The Victoria-based financial technology firm raised $2 million in investment, according to a recent statement from the company, which said that the funding is “earmarked for activities that contribute to the company’s rapid growth trajectory.” Although not a startup, technically—Peloton was established in 2011—the seed […]
News
BC Looks to Improve Job Security, Wages for Gig Economy Workers
App-based gig workers in British Columbia will soon have better working conditions with new protections, including basic employment standards. The gig economy of “app-based” workers, such as Uber drivers and SkipTheDishes delivery persons, has seen significant growth in Canada in recent years amid a rapidly growing population and rising costs of living. Across 21 ride-hailing […]
UBC’s Global Impact: 19 Breakthrough Startups Pitch at 2023 Venture Showcase
The University of British Columbia is a bedrock of transformational research and innovation that is changing the world. From human health discoveries and technological advancements to climate solutions and social impact, UBC entrepreneurs are putting BC and Canada on the global stage, leading ventures who are solving the most pressing challenges we face today. A selection […]
Kelowna’s Northern Computer Expands into Alberta with Syncsys and Compufix Acquisitions
Kelowna’s IT, cloud computing and cybersecurity leader and community mainstay, Northern Computer has jumped into the Alberta market with the acquisition of Edmonton’s Syncsys and Compufix. Both acquisitions boast a strong track record of supporting customers’ IT needs across Alberta, strengthening Northern Computer’s existing suite of managed IT services. “We’re proud to be a Kelowna-based and operated […]
BC Fintech Unveils Investing Platform Targeting Indigenous Canadians
Earlier this year Calgary.tech singled out wealth-as-a-service platform OneVest as a homegrown Calgary tech startup to watch on a quest to improve wealth management for financial institutions and their customers. Founded in 2021 by Amar Ahluwalia, Jakob Pizzera and Nathan Di Lucca, OneVest provides digital wealth management services that can be embedded in consumer-facing products through a set of […]
Certn, Leasey.AI Integrate Tech to Enhance Tenant Screening Platform
A Victoria-based leading provider of global background screening and identity verification this week announced a partnership with Leasey.AI, an automated property management software startup headquartered in Vancouver. This new collaboration between Certn and Leasey empowers property managers and landlords with direct access to Certn’s automated background checks from within the Leasey platform, according to a […]
William Johnson To Depart Vancouver Tech Journal
While all of Silicon Valley is talking about Sam Altman’s ouster from OpenAI and subsequent hire by Microsoft, Vancouver’s tech community is undergoing a little drama as well. Techcouver has learned that Vancouver Tech Journal founder William Johnson will be leaving the Overstory Media Group publication at the end of November. Although William has not […]
Real Estate Innovation Ecosystem Strong and Growing in BC, Report Finds
We’re not sure if tech can solve Canada’s housing crisis, but we know it’s trying. A nonprofit operating at the intersection of real estate, technology, and entrepreneurship in Canada this month released its third annual report on the state of prop-tech across the nation. Proptech Collective’s 2023 report reveals an array of insights into Canada’s […]
Digital Health Week Emphasizes Tech’s Rising Role in Canadian Healthcare
Digital health systems need to interact with each other across all care settings so that Canadians’ health information moves with them through the system. This was the message behind Digital Health Week, an annual campaign amplifying innovation and inspiration at the intersection of healthcare and digital transformation. Headquartered in Vancouver, Digital – Canada’s Global Innovation […]
Program Empowers Tech Projects to Advance Healthcare Innovation in BC
In March, Canada’s Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada announced an investment of $25.7 million to help Vancouver-based organizations fuel the B.C. economy. “British Columbia is fertile ground for companies to innovate and grow,” believes Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness. Among the recipients was Circle Innovation Solutions, a non-profit […]