What a year it’s been already for Vancouver’s tech scene. From record-breaking funding rounds to headline-grabbing acquisitions, and from fresh startup success stories to big policy shifts shaping founders’ futures—it’s been a dynamic first half of 2025.
We’ve pulled together the biggest stories of the year (so far)—based on views—to get you caught up on the moments that defined our innovation economy—and set the stage for what’s still to come.
Want to dig even deeper? Join us July 23 for #VTJTalks: The Year in Vancouver Tech — So Far, where we’ll unpack these stories and more with local founders, investors, and operators. Plus: VTJ Insiders can read our exclusive roundup of 50 startup funding rounds you may have missed, packed with insights on who’s quietly raising—and what that says about the city’s momentum.
Here’s what’s made waves so far in 2025: