Top news of the week: 09.12.2022.
Silicon Valley ecosystem-builder Plug and Play hosts first event in Vancouver
The afternoon of pitches and panels marks the organization’s launch into the city’s tech community.
Social giving startup Give InKind acquired by gift card company Wolfe
Give InKind, a Tacoma, Wash.-based startup that helps people create giving platforms to support their friends and family, was acquired by Wolfe, a Pittsburgh, Pa-based gift card company. ...
Keyplay, a new Seattle startup led by veteran entrepreneur Adam Schoenfeld, raises $3M
Keyplay emerged from stealth mode Wednesday, announcing $3 million in funding and the launch of its subscription-based platform that aggregates and identifies sales leads. The round was led ...
Fintech firm Fintel Connect raises $4.8M seed round
The Vancouver-based company plans to help more financial institutions accelerate digital transformation thanks to the capital.
MineSense Technologies raises $42 million in JP Morgan-led Series E round
Vancouver-based MineSense Technologies, which provides data analytics systems for the mining industry, has closed a $42 million Series E round led by J.P. Morgan.
A new Seattle firm founded by ex-Boeing leaders aims to boost health startups with diverse teams
A new healthcare-focused venture firm, Pier 70 Ventures, is growing on Seattle’s waterfront. Its managing partners have deep expertise in nurturing startups and an emphasis on funding ...
Fintel Connect closes $4.8 million CAD to help financial institutions drive cost-effective growth
After selling her previous performance marketing technology firm to payments giant Paysafe, Fintel Connect founder and CEO Nicky Senyard is ready to apply the same playbook to a different ...
A top climate tech investor predicts more VCs will flood into the sector. Here are the technologies he’s looking to invest in now
Germany-based World Fund is on track to raise €350 million to invest in climate tech. Here’s where they’re looking.