Everlede • 30th January 2025

How Tatcha became one of North America’s top beauty brands—acquired by Unilever for an estimated $500 million

Founder Vicky Tsai started the company after a discovery in Japan that healed her dermatitis—despite being told there’s 'no demand' or 'interest' in Asian beauty in the U.S.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 30th January 2025

Binta is making it easier for newcomers to attain financial inclusion and housing

Founded by UBC alumnus Paschal Okwundu, the startup provides education and tools to help users build their financial identity and credit history in Canada.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 29th January 2025

Lessons in scaling from Vancouver startups

Theo Yeung shares takeaways from working at Slack and Zoom to driving growth for local pre-seed-to-Series A startups.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 9th January 2025

Nationsfirst Technologies is pioneering blockchain technology

Through its launchpads, wallets, tokens, and more, the startup aims to empower Indigenous communities to ‘fully reclaim their sovereignty.’

Vancouver Tech Journal • 8th January 2025

Vancouver’s Fox Fold making a mark across North America

The startup disrupting the $60 billion tissue market has expanded from boutique hotels to major chains and a variety of other businesses.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 3rd January 2025

Exit North Ventures plans to be “aggressive” with investments in fintech

The firm has already invested in two Vancouver startups, and its general partner team includes former Beanworks CEO Catherine Dahl.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 2nd January 2025

Women of Novus launches for female builders

The women-only event series is defining what it means to create an inclusive and safe space in Vancouver’s tech and innovation scene.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 20th December 2024

Victory Square’s tech investments are reshaping healthcare

The Vancouver firm shares why it prioritizes the sector and why its portfolio companies have flourished.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 18th December 2024

New minister of jobs, economic development, and innovation lays out her vision for the province

The Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA is an award-winning community builder and entrepreneur who co-founded the largest Indigenous-owned consulting firm in Canada.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 17th December 2024

Sprout Fund appoints representative to expand its presence in B.C.

The venture capital firm is “bullish” on the province and plans to make an additional 15 investments over the next year and a half.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 10th December 2024

Opening Round launches to support the next wave of founders and funders

Founded by Marlon Thompson, the firm is eager to “elevate outsiders in a notoriously inaccessible space.”

Vancouver Tech Journal • 2nd December 2024

Sipply provides sommelier-approved drinks for any meal straight to your door

The Vancouver-based app’s pairings have increased sales for food and drinks retailers by 15 to 25 percent.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 28th November 2024

LOI Venture plans to invest in more early-stage startups before January

Founded by Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes and angel investor Manny Padda, the firm shares what it’s looking for.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 21st November 2024

UBC’s Paul Onkundi Nyangaresi wins Mitacs Innovation Award for clean water breakthrough

The postdoctoral researcher was recognized for developing a first-of-its-kind rainwater disinfection system.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 20th November 2024

Ginkgo Health to launch the world’s first AI-powered exercise prescription app

The platform will deliver personalized training sessions for the prevention and management of chronic conditions and injuries.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 17th November 2024

Procurify raises USD $20 million from CIBC Innovation Banking

The software is used by the likes of Asana and Hootsuite and backed by Boris Wertz, Ryan Holmes, and Mark Cuban.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 14th November 2024

Tech2Step is empowering women and allies in tech

What started as five founders on a walk has grown to a community with over 350 members running organized events.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 5th November 2024

Vancouver founders launch the W.A.K.E Collective to support BIPOC women entrepreneurs

The organization plans to help members spotlight their innovation and connect them with investors.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 1st November 2024

Black Boys Code prepares youth to be ‘future leaders and innovators’ in tech

The Vancouver organization teaches digital literacy and STEM skills, with 17 chapters in Canada and two in the U.S.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 31st October 2024

Vancouver’s Photonic is pioneering quantum technologies

The company has raised over $100M from a pool of investors including Microsoft, and has partnered with Telus to help industries prepare for a quantum-secure future.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 25th October 2024

Vancouver’s Weave VC closes $6M fund for early-stage startups

The firm plans to make six to eight investments over the next 12 months across Western Canada.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 24th October 2024

Vancouver’s Spark acquires Juniper

The deal strengthens the company’s value proposition beyond marketing and sales for new developments.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 23rd October 2024

Top Down Ventures launches fund for SaaS startups

The Vancouver firm plans to raise a total of USD $25 million in 2025 in the MSP space.

Vancouver Tech Journal • 18th October 2024

Flutter Care is on a mission to advance maternal and fetal care

With no reliable way to collect and share data on maternal mortality in Canada, the company's app and wearable device is a step toward driving change.