Earlier this summer, Communitech unveiled the first ever Team True North. The Kitchener-based hub for entrepreneurship created the list to spotlight “the best of Canadian tech”—which by their measure is defined as high-performing tech firms tracking to $1 billion in annual revenue with growth rates that match the top 1% of companies in the world. The list—which […]
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Vancouver Fintech Empties The Bench With Exit Of CEO Ian Crosby
Vancouver’s Bench announced the appointment of Jean-Philippe (JP) Durrios as the company’s first President and CFO today. The c-suite update comes on heels of Bench co-founder Ian Crosby departing his role of CEO, confirmed by Betakit. The announcement of Crosby’s departure was made at an all-hands meeting on January 10th at Bench’s Vancouver headquarters. Durrios brings […]
Shopify Invests In Bench As They Expand Beyond Accounting Into Banking
Vancouver’s Bench has raised $73 million in a Series C financing round led by Contour Venture Partners, supported by existing investors Altos Ventures, iNovia Capital, and BMO T&I, and including new investors including Sage and Shopify. The raise more than doubles Bench’s total funding to over $120 million and coincides with a major relaunch of […]
Six Companies That Are Hiring Virtually In B.C.
It’s a great time to be looking for a new gig in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and Tech Talent Canada is making it easier than ever with their upcoming virtual job fair. Tech Talent Canada’s job fairs have been a huge success with 1,500+ educated, experienced, and diverse candidates at each of their events since they went virtual […]
Bench Scaling Up Workforce To Build Bench Banking
Over 6.5 million people visited Bench Accounting’s blog during the lockdown, making it a top resource on the Internet for information about U.S. government financial relief programs during COVID-19. During that time, Bench’s traffic was roughly 7 times what it was pre-COVID. And it turns out having a real human bookkeeper who can talk you through your […]
11 B.C. Tech Companies Named To 2021 Narwhal List
The Narwhal Project identifies a set of young Canadian companies that have the potential to become successful on the world stage. The Narwhal List sheds light on the ability of firms to scale up and reach world-class status. 2020 was another remarkable year for Canadian Narwhals and eleven companies from B.C. made the cut. The […]
5 Vancouver Startups That Got Their Start At Techstars
Founded in 2006 in Boulder, Colorado, Techstars is a seed accelerator with a founder-first philosophy that fuels startups across a range of verticals, linking them to a network of successful mentors, partners, and investors. Getting accepted into one of Techstars’ 3-month accelerator programs is not easy. Fewer than 1% of startups that apply for Techstars […]
Remote Work Champion Deel Officially Launches in Canada
There is no doubt that COVID-19 accelerated the remote work revolution by removing the last barriers to remote work adoption. This significant shift can not only improve employees’ quality of life, but also help companies access a larger pool of talent, while curbing operational costs. International payroll and compliance company Deel is a champion of remote […]
Bench Balances Function, Aesthetic, Nature in Stunning Office Design
Bench Accounting, a financial technology startup based in Vancouver, has seen steady growth since launching in 2012. Bench offers accounting services, which at first may sound boring and conventional. The company is anything but—its bread and butter is subscription access to cloud-based software in combination with in-house bookkeepers, a hybrid approach that serves clients well, […]
Look Who’s Hiring at the #BCTECH Summit
The upcoming #BCTECHSummit is a great opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, startups, tech leaders, and investors. Beyond networking opportunities, it also serves as a catalyst for new business ideas, technologies, and collaborations. And for attendees exploring career opportunities, it might just result in a new job and career path. Taking place on day two of […]