Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, Clean Technology and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 27th year. The Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the world-class achievements of Canada’s leading technology companies—highlighting their commitment to innovation, strong leadership, […]
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BC Tech Unveils Finalists For 2024 Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has announced the finalists for the 2024 Technology Impact Awards. 38 finalists across 9 Technology Impact Award (TIAs) categories who achieved exceptional success in the past year. “The Technology Impact Awards recognize the very best companies in BC and the accomplishments of the leaders and teams in the BC economy’s fastest growing […]
The Best Tech Startup Employers Based in Vancouver
Forbes this month released its first-ever ranking of Canada’s Best Startup Employers. To determine the ranking, Forbes partnered with research firm Statista to identify a shortlist of more than 1,000 companies based in Canada. Startups were then evaluated based on three main criteria: employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and company growth. Data points were tallied into […]
In ‘Leap Forward for Industry,’ Operto Acquires DACK to Empower Proptech
In 2022, Operto Guest Technologies secured a $15 million Series A funding round led by FUSE, with follow-on investments from Watchfire Ventures, BlackPines Capital Partners, and a consortium of other investors. Last year, the Vancouver-based hospitality technology pioneer followed up with a $34 million Series B led by Centana Growth Partners, with participation from Thayer […]
22 B.C. Tech Companies Named Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Winners
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, Clean Technology and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 26th year. The Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the world-class achievements of Canada’s leading technology companies—highlighting their commitment to innovation, strong leadership, […]
Operto Guest Technologies Raises $34 Million For Digital Keys
Vancouver’s Operto Guest Technologies has booked a $34 million (USD $25 million) Series B financing round led by Centana Growth Partners, with participation from Thayer Ventures, FUSE, Blackpines Capital Partners and Derive Ventures. Operto is a leading provider of automated solutions for 50 million-plus rooms in the global hospitality industry. Proceeds from the round will […]
Vancouver’s Operto To Enable Digital Key Access for Accor Hotels Globally
Vancouver’s Operto Guest Technologies announced today that they have acquired STAYmyway, a smart hospitality technology company based in Murcia, Spain. Operto – from the Italian word aperto; meaning to open – is a leading property automation and IoT operating system for vacation rentals, hotels, and serviced apartments. Earlier this year the company raised a $15 million Series […]
4 BC Tech Startups Getting Serious This Year
Once a startup has blossomed through seed funding, it may seek additional capital to reach the next stage of scale and growth. This can be an exciting time for everyone involved: a startup hasn’t necessarily proven itself yet, but the potential and surrounding interest can generate some powerful energy—it’s also a phase where many startups […]
Operto Checks In With $15 Million Series A Funding Round
Vancouver’s Operto Guest Technologies has secured a $15 million Series A funding round led by FUSE, with follow-on investments from Watchfire Venturers, BlackPines Capital Partners, and a consortium of other investors. Operto – from the Italian word aperto; meaning to open – is a leading property automation and IoT operating system for vacation rentals, hotels, and serviced […]