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Mythical ‘unicorn’ startups reportedly valued above $1b are overpriced: UBC and Stanford study

Mythical ‘unicorn’ startups reportedly valued above $1b are overpriced: UBC and Stanford study

The study suggests that more attention should be paid to the contractual terms between investors and highly valued, early-stage companies
Vancouver accelerators woo foreign entrepreneurs

Vancouver accelerators woo foreign entrepreneurs

Spring Activator fast-tracking immigrants applying for permanent residency
RentMoola raises $5m through agency agreement with TriView Capital

RentMoola raises $5m through agency agreement with TriView Capital

Vancouver fintech RentMoola said it plans to continue its expansion across North America after signing a $5 million agency agreement with investment adviser firm TriView Capital. This isn’t Calgary-based TriView’s first investment in the company.
Online learning on the uptake in international education

Online learning on the uptake in international education

We’ve reached a tipping point, warns industry consultant
Program readies analytics experts for big business

Program readies analytics experts for big business

The need for data science professionals has risen dramatically in the last 10 years
Rogers deal brings Mojio’s connected car tech to Canadian market

Rogers deal brings Mojio’s connected car tech to Canadian market

A Vancouver tech company that connects cars to the Internet is entering the Canadian market for the first time after striking a deal with telecom giant Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B). “After launching in the U.S.
Sports teams, military tap B.C. tech to fight fatigue

Sports teams, military tap B.C. tech to fight fatigue

Whether miners are using heavy machinery to burrow deep into the earth or oilsands workers are pumping bitumen from the ground, safety managers at those job sites have one main purpose. “Keep everyone safe.
PayPal completes $302m acquisition of Vancouver’s TIO Networks

PayPal completes $302m acquisition of Vancouver’s TIO Networks

Payment giant Paypal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) has completed its acquisition of Vancouver-based TIO Networks Corp (TSX-V:TNC), the companies announced July 18. TIO will operate as a separate service within PayPal.
Med-tech creates app-based ultrasound for clinicians

Med-tech creates app-based ultrasound for clinicians

Vancouver-based company bolsters growth by targeting mobile health-care niche
New centre puts city on front lines of diabetes fight

New centre puts city on front lines of diabetes fight

South Asian population up to three times more likely to get diabetes: Fraser Health