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Top news of the week: 09.12.2022.

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@notionport shared
On Dec 6, 2022
RT @vantechjournal: .@PlugandPlayTC inaugurated its presence in Vancouver at the @TELUS garden w/ its Vancouver Innovation Day. Participating startups spent 5 minutes vying for early-stage support from the Plug and Play-curated community. Check out the story👇 https://t.co/k5GfMcKrv0
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Silicon Valley ecosystem-builder Plug and Play hosts first event in Vancouver

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.

@LauraGiveInKind shared
On Dec 5, 2022
RT @LeslieFeinzaig: Huge congrats to my friend @LauraGiveInKind, GRIT PERSONIFIED. From totally underestimated, to the hottest round in the accelerator, to struggling to raise more, to landing this exit. I'm thrilled at how many MORE people will benefit from @giveinkind. https://t.co/HSDI2DVz4Q https://t.co/RZU4YEaeUw
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Social giving startup Give InKind acquired by gift card company Wolfe

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. ...

@Taylor_Soper shared
On Dec 7, 2022
RT @geekwire: Keyplay, a new Seattle startup led by veteran entrepreneur Adam Schoenfeld, raises $3M https://t.co/uonZ36Mh82
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Keyplay, a new Seattle startup led by veteran entrepreneur Adam Schoenfeld, raises $3M

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 ...

@notionport shared
On Dec 6, 2022
RT @vantechjournal: .@FintelConnect has closed its seed round. The raise is reported by @BetaKit to be CAD $4.8 million. Using the capital raised, Fintel plans to help more of its clients accelerate their digital transformation journeys. Check out the story👇 https://t.co/LFXWzUwknl
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Fintech firm Fintel Connect raises $4.8M seed round

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.

@BetaKit shared
On Dec 7, 2022
.@minesensetech has raised $42 million in its Series E round led by @jpmorgan's Sustainable Growth Equity team. https://t.co/XyxzkxfCCZ
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MineSense Technologies raises $42 million in JP Morgan-led Series E round

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.

@schubertcm shared
On Dec 5, 2022
A new Seattle firm founded by ex-Boeing leaders aims to boost health startups with diverse teams https://t.co/aWhCKdScdL via @GeekWire
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A new Seattle firm founded by ex-Boeing leaders aims to boost health startups with diverse teams

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 ...

@BetaKit shared
On Dec 6, 2022
After selling her previous performance marketing tech firm @IncomeAccess to Paysafe, @FintelConnect’s @NickySenyard is ready to apply the same playbook to a different industry. #YVRtech https://t.co/krLlG1aqlE
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Fintel Connect closes $4.8 million CAD to help financial institutions drive cost-effective growth

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 ...

@garibaldicap shared
On Dec 8, 2022
A top climate tech investor predicts more VCs will flood into the sector. Here are the technologies he's looking to invest in now https://t.co/X5D0sTz3Tv https://t.co/8kXWgtvUm3
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A top climate tech investor predicts more VCs will flood into the sector. Here are the technologies he’s looking to invest in now

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.