Challenger bank @GetKoho is Canada’s latest unicorn with a $130M CAD Series E at a $1.33B valuation, as the Vancouver #FinTech firm continues its quest to build the country’s “next great bank.” I sat down with @DanEbs to unpack the news. #YVRtech #CDNtech betakit.com/koho-becomes-can…

Vancouver #quantum computing firm @TeamPhotonic has secured another $70M USD and a $2B valuation. I sat down with Don Mattrick Stephanie Simmons to unpack this round, how it positions Photonic, and if we’re in a quantum bubble. #YVRtech #BCtech #CDNtech betakit.com/photonic-secures…

We recently had the honour of hosting @CityofVancouver mayor, @KenSimCity, at Sanctuary AI headquarters. We were grateful for the opportunity to discuss the future Sanctuary AI envisions for Canada, one where Physical AI and general purpose robots help create a better future for our people and industries. Sanctuary AI is proud to call Vancouver home; we are deeply grateful for the continued support we receive from our community. Thank you Mayor Ken Sim for the visit! #SanctuaryAI #Vancouver #YVRTech #MadeInVancouver #CityOfVancouver

Vancouver #insurtech startup Quandri has secured $16.5M CAD to scale its #AI platform for #insurance agencies and brokerages. I checked in with Jamieson Fregeau on the firms’s progress to date and where it plans to go from here. #YVRtech #BCtech #CDNtech betakit.com/quandri-secures-…

Vancouver-based #insurtech startup Quandri secures $16.5 million CAD to help North American insurance firms automate renewals with #AI. #YVRtech betakit.com/quandri-secures-…

Big thanks @tokifyi & the crew @ @vancouverdev_ for letting us present at their AI Summer night event last Friday! We demo'd v3 of @SiiftAi and got some great feedback! #vantech #YVRtech #VancouverTech #Vanstartups

Hi everyone! Build Day (weekly coworking in Vancouver at Revolver) is looking for a sponsor to buy everyone coffee! Insanely talented attendees who will shape #yvrtech going fwd. DM me if you’re interested! (should be $150-$200 ish per session realistically)

Vancouver-based @FISPAN_ continues industry trend of secondary-heavy deals with $41-million Series B round. #YVRtech #fintech betakit.com/fispan-continues…

.@UrbanLogiq wants governments to rely on its #AI-powered insights. #YVRtech betakit.com/urbanlogiq-wants…

“The energy is here”: local leaders call #WebSummitVancouver's scaled-back debut a success. #YVRtech betakit.com/the-energy-is-he…

Student entrepreneurs and #CDNtech leaders talk inflection points at Cansbridge Fellowship (@cansbridgeproj) Story Night event. #WebSummitVancouver #YVRtech betakit.com/student-entrepre…

.@GaryMarcus and @bluesky CEO Jay Graber (@arcalinea) discuss LLMs and the open web as first #WebSummitVancouver kicks off. #YVRtech #CDNtech betakit.com/web-summit-vanco…

.@PacifiCanEN tops up @innovate_bc initiative with $1.8 million for #AI projects. #YVRtech betakit.com/pacifican-tops-u…

Jane Software (@JaneRunsClinics) to be reportedly valued at $1.8 billion in upcoming secondary financing. #YVRtech betakit.com/jane-software-to…

Vancouver-based #cleantech startup and @tentree spinout @veritree_ has announced a $9.1-million CAD Series A to help companies manage nature restoration projects. #YVRtech #CDNtech betakit.com/tentree-spinout-…

Vancouver-based identity verification tech company @trulioo sees “significant growth” in Asia-Pacific region soon after entering market. #YVRtech #CDNtech betakit.com/trulioo-sees-sig…

Vancouver-based CO280 strikes 12-year carbon removal deal with @Microsoft. #YVRtech #CDNtech betakit.com/vancouver-based-…

Vancouver-based @thinkific created positive cash flow in 2024, but found GMV “headwinds.” $THNC #YVRtech #CDNtech betakit.com/thinkific-create…

ICYMI: Ex-@EventMobi and @voiceflow leaders have secured $2M CAD from @AforeVC, @AntlerGlobal, and others to tackle retail merchandising with #AI. I checked in with Bijan Vaez on his latest venture, Vancouver and Toronto-based Merchkit. #YVRtech #CDNtech betakit.com/former-eventmobi…

Ex-@EventMobi, @voiceflow leaders secure $2 million CAD to tackle retail merchandising with Vancouver and Toronto-based Merchkit. #AI #YVRtech #CDNtech betakit.com/former-eventmobi…