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Oliver Buchannon
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Vancouver’s Kardium secures FDA approval for breakthrough heart device

Vancouver’s Kardium secures FDA approval for breakthrough heart device

The win caps off a big year for Kardium, which raised $340 million in February.

Sep 3, 2025

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NorthX, Scotiabank join forces to back women-led climate tech

NorthX, Scotiabank join forces to back women-led climate tech

New agreement builds on $2.46M in recent funding for women founders tackling hard-to-decarbonize sectors.

Sep 3, 2025

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BC climate tech startup tackles retrofit bottleneck with new mobile tool

BC climate tech startup tackles retrofit bottleneck with new mobile tool

As Canada pushes for electrification, Properate’s Stride app streamlines workflows for HVAC pros and supports the retrofit workforce.

Sep 3, 2025

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The top 10 BC startups to watch right now

The top 10 BC startups to watch right now

How many of these companies do you know?

Sep 2, 2025

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Inetco names IBM veteran as product chief, expands global footprint with African Bank deal

Inetco names IBM veteran as product chief, expands global footprint with African Bank deal

Leadership hire and African Bank deployment highlight Vancouver company’s growing global influence in payments security.

Aug 27, 2025

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Uvaro, owner of Lighthouse Labs, files for bankruptcy

Uvaro, owner of Lighthouse Labs, files for bankruptcy

Staff, students, and alumni face an uncertain future after surprise filing just seven months after acquisition.

Aug 8, 2025

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Yaletown Partners announces $100M first close for $250M growth fund

Yaletown Partners announces $100M first close for $250M growth fund

New fund pushes firm’s active capital under management to $600M.

Jul 30, 2025

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4AG Robotics raises $40M to scale autonomous mushroom harvesting

4AG Robotics raises $40M to scale autonomous mushroom harvesting

Funding fuels expansion as demand surges for mushroom-picking robots.

Jul 29, 2025

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Vancouver startups Tydra and TreeTrack among big winners at Startupfest 2025

Vancouver startups Tydra and TreeTrack among big winners at Startupfest 2025

Local innovators secure a share of over $1M in Startupfest 2025 prizes.

Jul 12, 2025

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12 names defining BC life sciences in 2025

12 names defining BC life sciences in 2025

The Life Sciences BC Awards spotlight the people and companies advancing therapeutics, AI drug discovery, and more.

Jul 12, 2025

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Vancouver’s Inetco powers Central America’s payment modernization

Vancouver’s Inetco powers Central America’s payment modernization

The statup's global reach grows as its Vancouver-built tech helps modernize payments from El Salvador to Panama.

Jun 28, 2025

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ClimCanada and ClimateDoor merge to form ClimateDoor Impact

ClimCanada and ClimateDoor merge to form ClimateDoor Impact

New entity aims to reduce barriers for climate startups through expanded mentorship, partnerships, and commercialization tools.

Jun 11, 2025

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Genome BC backs DNA-based environmental monitoring in rural and Indigenous communities

Genome BC backs DNA-based environmental monitoring in rural and Indigenous communities

Expanding a COVID-era technology, researchers aim to monitor health and ecosystems through the genetic traces life leaves behind.

Jun 6, 2025

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FISPAN raises $30M to help banks integrate directly into business software

FISPAN raises $30M to help banks integrate directly into business software

Series B round led by Canapi Ventures to scale product innovation and expand market reach

Jun 4, 2025

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Invest Vancouver launches $480K talent accelerator to close skills gaps in the region

Invest Vancouver launches $480K talent accelerator to close skills gaps in the region

The initiative will train 120 people in its pilot phase and support 60 employers across Metro Vancouver

Jun 2, 2025

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VoxCell BioInnovation wins $10K pitch competition at Web Summit Vancouver

VoxCell BioInnovation wins $10K pitch competition at Web Summit Vancouver

Healthtech standout beats out fellow BC startups GlüxKind, SkyAcres, and yPilot for the title of Startup All-Star.

May 31, 2025

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INETCO takes its real-time fraud defense global

INETCO takes its real-time fraud defense global

Burnaby-based company partners with Moneta to secure Mexico’s growing digital economy

May 23, 2025

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VSW 2025 is making sure Vancouver is ready for its moment

VSW 2025 is making sure Vancouver is ready for its moment

Co-chairs Katty Wang and Vivian Lago on spotlighting underrepresented founders, building cross-stage connections, and rallying the city ahead of Web Summit.

May 18, 2025

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Vancouver AI startup Cognosys acquired by Cohere

Vancouver AI startup Cognosys acquired by Cohere

Startup to shut down it's stand alone Ottogrid product.

May 16, 2025

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Veritree raises $6.5M to expand verified nature restoration platform

Veritree raises $6.5M to expand verified nature restoration platform

Nature tech startup backed by Pender Ventures, Garage Capital, Northside Ventures, and Diagram.

May 14, 2025

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BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy relaunches as NorthX Climate Tech

BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy relaunches as NorthX Climate Tech

May 12, 2025

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Five student-led foodtech ventures land $50K from Canadian Food Innovation Network

Five student-led foodtech ventures land $50K from Canadian Food Innovation Network

CFIN backs coast-to-coast innovation in food preservation, packaging, safety, and sustainability

May 9, 2025

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Clio to headline Vancouver Startup Week 2025 as full schedule goes live

Clio to headline Vancouver Startup Week 2025 as full schedule goes live

Participating organizations include Innovate BC, New Ventures BC, RBCx, Techstars, Boast, Google Cloud, Futurpreneur, and Creative Destruction Lab, among many more.

May 3, 2025

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17 ventures set to take the stage at UBC’s 2025 Investor Showcase

17 ventures set to take the stage at UBC’s 2025 Investor Showcase

Meet Vancouver’s next wave of innovators.

Apr 28, 2025

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$2.46M in new funding backs five women-led climate tech startups in BC

$2.46M in new funding backs five women-led climate tech startups in BC

Carbon-negative materials, clean hydrogen, and CO2-to-energy breakthroughs land CICE support.

Apr 25, 2025

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