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 […]
Operto
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 […]