Global sports streaming leader DAZN has chosen Vancouver unicorn GeoComply to safeguard its premium sports content. GeoComply is a leading provider of cutting-edge anti-fraud and geolocation solutions and its GeoGuard solution provides advanced protection against usage of VPNs, Tors, Proxies, and other advanced location spoofing techniques. With over 20 million premium paying subscribers across 200 […]
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Dapper Labs Trims Team Yet Again as NFT Market Remains Tepid
Former tech darling Dapper Labs is continuing a downward trajectory. The Vancouver-born startup spun out of startup studio Axoim Zen in 2017 and shot toward fame through 2021 via non-fungible tokens and its Flow blockchain. However, Dapper has been experiencing a reversal of fortune over the past year. It began last November when the crypto […]
Evolving Regulatory Landscape Around Digital Transformation Spurs Growth at Trulioo
As businesses continue to navigate a transforming digital landscape, the need for dependable identity verification has never been clearer. Recognizing this need, global identity verification platform Trulioo has stepped up its game, with the Vancouver company reporting a 586% increase in the adoption of its Know Your Business verification services since 2020. A primary driver […]
Investors to Discuss Shifting Success Metrics Amid Troubled Economy
The tumultuous economic landscape of 2023 has thrown up many questions about the strategies top venture capital firms are adopting to navigate these challenging times. Tech Ventures is set to host an interactive evening on June 15, focusing on the emerging trends in the VC sector amid ongoing economic difficulties. The event, taking place from […]
Vancouver Holds on to Second Place in Canada’s Startup Ecosystem Ranking
Four the fourth year in a row, Canada ranked fourth on StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index for 2023, behind Israel, the UK, and the US. Within Canada, Toronto ranked as the top startup hub. Vancouver, whose startup ecosystem ranked 18th in North America, placed second in the nation. Vancouver best watch out though—the city dropped […]
Legatech Centaur Clio Announces New Chief Product Officer
After recently celebrating its 15th birthday, legal technology company Clio announced a notable change in its executive leadership this week. Technology product leader Hemant Kashyap has joined the Vancouver-based firm as their new Chief Product Officer. Kashyap’s responsibilities will include directing Clio’s product strategy, development, and execution, including the company’s expansive app integration ecosystem, according […]
Innovation District Arises in Vancouver as City Endures State of Flux
Last year, Keltic Canada Development broke ground on a new health-innovation project. The Vancouver-based Keltic teamed up with global medical technology company Masimo to develop a multi-level facility. “We’re proud to see that our reputation as a leader in the life sciences sector has helped lead Masimo to expand their operations in B.C.,” stated Ravi […]
Thinkific Finds Success with Stripe-Powered Payments
In 2021, Thinkific launched an embedded Payments feature. Thinkific also went public in 2021 on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “THNC” with shares rising as high as $19.47, giving the Vancouver tech firm a peak market capitalization of over $2 billion. “Thinkific Payments gives course creators tools that help them sell more […]
Clio Ventures Invests in Legaltech Startup Steno with Eye on Integration
In a recent development set to advance Canada’s legal-tech landscape, Vancouver’s cloud-based legal technology titan, Clio, affirmed financial support for Steno, a burgeoning Los Angeles startup specializing in legaltech. Steno’s suite of services, ranging from efficient court reporting to litigation support, have positioned it as a frontrunner in legaltech and a prime target for investment. […]
LayerZero Secures Capital, Strategic Alignment to Unlock ‘Blockchains Without Borders’
Web3 messaging platform LayerZero Labs this week closed a Series B round to the tune of US$120 million. The sizeable raise builds on LayerZero’s US$135 million round co-led by Sequoia Capital, FTX Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz in 2022. Last year’s round pushed the Vancouver-born blockchain startup into Unicorn status; this week’s follow-up values the BC tech firm […]