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 […]
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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. […]
Boosted by Big Raise, Alberta Surpasses B.C. in Venture Capital Investment for First Time
In the first half of 2024, venture capital investments totalled nearly $3.6 billion across almost 300 deals, as blood slowly returns to a pale Canada. Despite the lowest deal volume since 2020, average deal size continues to grow, reflecting investors’ focus on companies with proven track records and strong fundamentals, according to the CVCA’s H1 […]