Clio is raising “the bar” in more ways than one. Following a whopping US$250 million Series D funding round, the Burnaby-based company is rapidly modernizing law firms with technology—and hiring locals to help achieve this tremendous task. “To become global leaders, BC’s tech companies must scale,” wrote Jill Tipping, president and CEO of the BC […]
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Clio Offers Blueprint For Tech Success
As a developer of cloud-based solutions for the legal industry, Clio is raising the bar in more ways than one. By helping law firms, aka “the bar,” increase productivity and make their services more accessible, the Burnaby-based company is propelling the not-quite-oldest profession into the 21st century. At the same time, with US$250 million in […]
Vancouver Tech Companies Are Riding to Defeat Diabetes
Salesforce, Splunk, Clio, Mobify and Eventbase are among the Vancouver tech teams coming together this October for a fun event to raise money for diabetes research. The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes is being hosted at the Vancouver Art Gallery Piazza on October 4 and for the first time there will be an hour […]
What’s your Business Type: Clio or Hootsuite?
In your business, are you building a pyramid or riding a wave? Yesterday, Clio announced a CAD $333.5 million investment in their company by US firms TCV and JMI Equity, making it the largest venture capital investment in Canada since 2000. This may come as a surprise to many in BC since the legal tech […]
Clio Raises $333 Million in Largest Growth-Stage Transaction in Canadian History
Burnaby’s Clio announced today that they have raised USD $250 million in the largest growth-stage transaction in Canada’s history. The Series D round, led by US growth-equity firms TCV and JMI Equity illustrates their confidence that Clio will lead the legal tech market and that the legal tech industry is the next industry to watch. […]
BC Technology Impact Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2019 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) were announced last night at a sold-out, gala event at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Produced by the BC Tech Association, the awards represent the cream of an impressive crop of innovative ventures fuelling unprecedented growth and global competitiveness across BC. Now in its 26th year of […]
Finalists Announced for 2019 Technology Impact Awards
BCTECH’s Technology Impact Awards celebrate the change makers, the up-and-comers, the innovators, and the bold—those who are transforming our industry and building the fabric of BC’s vibrant tech ecosystem. The TIAs celebrate outstanding companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on the BC tech industry. This year, they will be recognizing the achievements of […]
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 […]
Technology Impact Awards Nominations Open
BC Tech has opened applications for the 2019 Technology Impact Awards. The TIAs celebrate outstanding companies having a significant impact on the BC tech industry. Think your company has what it takes to become a TIAs finalist? Apply now and find out. Among the categories this year are Company of the Year with sub categories […]