Richmond-based delivery technology platform UniUni recently raised $20 million in Series B financing from Celtic House Venture Partners, Freshwave Capital, and others to power its logistics platform that leverages the gig economy to optimize what the industry refers to as “last-mile delivery.” Across many forms of transportation, such as public transit, the so-called last mile […]
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When NFTs Cross the Line from ‘Baseball Card’ to ‘Investment Contract’
There has been much talk in the last year of so-called non-fungible tokens in Canada—what are they, what can they do, what will they become? The answer, it seems, is still unraveling itself. Bitcoin launched over a decade ago as a simple, decentralized alternative to fiat currency. Eventually, companies decided to compete in some sense […]
Thinkific Co-Founder Transitions to Advisory Role
One of Thinkific’s four co-founders is exiting the c-suite for an advisory role with the Vancouver company. COO Miranda Lievers is transitioning to an advisory role which will allow her to pursue her two passions: connecting with Thinkific Creators, and returning to her entrepreneurial roots focusing on the intersection of small business and technology. Thinkific […]
Clio Announces International Expansion to APAC Region, Starting with Australia
A Vancouver-born unicorn is going down under. The developer of the world’s first comprehensive legal operating system has announced plans to expand the company’s footprint in Australia. Clio is rapidly growing its Australian team to support and expand product development, sales, partnerships, and customer success as Clio’s product offerings evolve to suit the specific needs of […]
Why Now More Than Ever: Canadian Entrepreneurs Need To Know How To ask For – and Secure Investment
Canada is home to many history-shaping innovations, and as a country, we are known for exceptionally ingenious ideas. From ARCHIE, the world’s first search engine, to the pager, to IMAX, to more recently, tech giants like Shopify, Slack, Hootsuite, Abcellera, – the list goes on. But these are big names for more reasons than great […]
Thinkific Takes More ‘Difficult Steps’ in Push to Achieve Profitability
Thinkific’s rebound continues down a bumpy path as the Vancouver technology firm this week laid off several dozen more staff. The BC-born cloud-based software platform, which enables entrepreneurs and businesses to create and sell digital learning products, has announced another reduction in workforce. “We closed the fourth quarter as expected, and with the initiatives we […]
Nexii Building Solutions Encounters Controversy with Early Investor
Vancouver-based Nexii Building Solutions is a green construction tech company tackling environmental issues through sustainable building products. Nexii achieved unicorn status last year following a US$45 million funding round led by Honeywell. The company announced an additional US$35 million from Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and Trinity Capital in July, which raised its valuation to $2 billion. […]
Amid Rebound, Thinkific Endures More Layoffs
Thinkific quietly laid off a few more staff last week, according to a source familiar with the company. The Vancouver-based tech company enables users to create and market online courses. Profitable in 2018, the startup benefitted from a Pandemic-driven boost in online activity, raising $22 million in 2020 to continue shaping the future of online courses. By […]
Plug and Play Hosts First Major Event In Vancouver
Silicon Valley-born Plug and Play is expanding across Canada and have British Columbia in their scope. To kick off their plans in Vancouver, the global innovation platform is hosting their first event in the city bringing together industry leading startups, major corporations looking to innovate, the government, and investors to build collaboration within the local […]
Tech Office Exodus Forces Downtown Vancouver into ‘State of Flux’
40% of organizations will offer a blend of virtual and physical work experiences by the end of 2023, predicts Gartner. Within tech companies hiring tech talent, that figure is already at 99%, according to Tech + People Network. “Hybrid work has changed the nature of our workplaces more than anything else since the invention of […]