Wiivv Wearables announced today that they are rebranding as FitMyFoot. Wiivv was founded in 2014 by Louis-Victor Jadavji and Shamil Hargovan. The 3D-printed insole startup raised a $3.5 million seed round in 2015 followed by a $4 million Series A financing round in 2017. The new name brings with it the appointment of former Microsoft […]
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GeekWire 200 Index Update Reveals B.C. Is On The Rise
Our favorite tech publication south of the border has updated their monthly GeekWire 200 rankings and B.C. is on the rise. The GeekWire 200 is derived from the Seattle publication’s database of Pacific Northwest tech startups, including Washington, Oregon and Idaho, and British Columbia. The rankings are generated from publicly available data, including social media […]
Federal Government Invests $39 Million in B.C. with Western Canada Scaleup Initiative
Last week during a visit to the Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC), the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), announced investments in 17 companies through the Business Scale Up and Productivity (BSP) program. Together, these small-and medium-sized enterprises will receive a […]
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 […]
Vancouver Startups Pitch at #BCTECHSummit Investment Showcase
Custom made footwear using your phone. Water purification system using LED. On-demand home services using your fingertips. These are just some of the innovative ideas you’ll have access to at this year’s #BCTECHSummit Investment Showcase. 130 companies submitted applications and 46 will pitch in the Seed Funding and Series A Funding categories. These companies were […]
Wiivv Partners with Dr. Scholl’s to Deliver Custom 3D Printed Insoles
Vancouver’s Wiivv announced today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas that it is partnering with Dr. Scholl’s to help expand the 100+ year old brand’s business into custom 3D printed insoles. Using a simple smartphone app powered by Wiivv Fit Technology, consumers can personalize their own design and order a Dr. Scholl’s Custom […]