This year the province of Alberta surpassed BC in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. Following this “continued momentum” up, Start Alberta recently recognized the top areas for venture capital flow in the province through 2024. And at the head of the pack, in front of Energy and […]
Start Alberta Celebrates Health of Startup Investment in Calgary
Through the first half of 2024, the province of Alberta surpassed BC—for the first time—in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. “The second quarter of 2024 continued the momentum we saw earlier in the year, with steady venture capital investment,” stated Kim Furlong, chief executive of CVCA, […]
Cleantech Companies Bring the Energy to Alberta’s Venture Capital Scene in 2024
In August, Calgary.tech reported that, through the first half of 2024, the province of Alberta surpassed BC—for the first time—in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. “The second quarter of 2024 continued the momentum we saw earlier in the year, with steady venture capital investment,” stated Kim […]
Calgary Tech Firm Enters 2025 with a New Identity to Reflect Decade of Evolution
Ten years ago, EasyRedir launched as the first dedicated URL redirect service on the market. Entering 2025, the Calgary company has a new identity: urllo. As the technology services provider celebrates its tenth anniversary, the freshly rebranded urllo serves over 1,000 clients across 75 countries and manages 18 billion redirects annually for clients such as […]
Funding Momentum Among Calgary Innovators During First Half of 2024 Continues to Year End
In August, Calgary.tech reported that, through the first half of 2024, the province of Alberta surpassed BC—for the first time—in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. “The second quarter of 2024 continued the momentum we saw earlier in the year, with steady venture capital investment,” stated Kim […]
Exro Technologies Reveals Record Revenue and Strategic Partnership Amid Challenges
Exro Technologies achieved record revenues last quarter, the Calgary clean-tech company reported this month, as it faces an emerging legal battle. Established in 2014, Alberta’s Exro develops modern technology for the electric vehicle sector. The publicly traded company’s technologies serve to bridge the performance-cost gap in e-mobility, as demonstrated by the Exro Coil Driver, as […]
Virtuo Releases Beta A.I. Assistant That Can Learn Everything About Your Exact House
Virtuo’s next-generation home management platform is designed to help builders, agents, and lenders deliver exceptional client experiences to homeowners in Canada. This week the Calgary-based company announced the beta release of its latest offering in the field, HomieAI. Virtuo’s HomieAI is the first generative artificial intelligence app trained specifically on individual homes, according to the […]
As Regulations Shift and Tighten, Verano.AI Seeks to Simplify Compliance in Canada
Compliance regulations are seldom simple—in fact, they might be more complicated than ever. A company based in Calgary possessing “deep knowledge of the many challenges and complexities with highly regulated industries” is developing products that automate regulatory compliance workflows through artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Verano.AI offers a suite of solutions to streamline the […]
ZayZoon Cultivates a ‘High-Performance Culture’ as Fintech Platform Grows Rapidly
ZayZoon this week announced a senior appointment to its executive suite as the Calgary-based earned wage access platform ranks among North America’s fastest-growing firms. Agata Zasada will now serve ZayZoon as Senior Vice President of People and Culture. Zasada was recently recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Chief People and Culture Officers for 2024 […]
ZayZoon, Verano, and Tacit Edge Among Winners at Start Alberta Tech Awards 2024
The Start Alberta Tech Awards have announced their annual recognition technological innovation and entrepreneurship within the province. The 7th annual Awards took place on November 20 at Studio Bell in Calgary, honouring individuals and organizations for their contributions to Alberta’s tech sector. Winners this year reflect Alberta’s diverse ecosystem, highlighting fintechs, medical innovators, and more. […]