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#VC
#CDNtech
#cleantech
#BCCleantechAwards2023
#changemakers
#netzero

@cvca shared
On Feb 22, 2023
RT @BetaKit: After declining for three quarters, @cvca reports that #CDNtech investment capped the year with a pleasant surprise: the second-highest #VC deal count and amount invested on record. https://t.co/e3HY2IMlIU
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Despite market conditions, 2022 second-highest year on record for Canadian venture capital

Despite market conditions, 2022 second-highest year on record for Canadian venture capital

After declining for three quarters, Canadian tech venture capital capped the year with the second-highest deal count and total value on record.

@nvbc shared
On Feb 23, 2023
Calling all #cleantech enthusiasts: who is making the most significant impact in cleantech in BC? @ForesightCAC wants to hear from you! Nominations are now open for the #BCCleantechAwards2023. Nominate a deserving candidate (or yourself!) by Feb 24: https://t.co/8kcVluAiSw https://t.co/J4XNp5s4QG
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BC Cleantech Awards 2023- Nominations

BC Cleantech Awards 2023- Nominations

Foresight Canada is excited to announce the fourth annual BC Cleantech Awards, with celebrations happening in-person in Vancouver as well as livestreamed on March 30, 2023. Our annual ...

@johnhcook shared
On Feb 22, 2023
Downtown dreams: Leaders share 10 ideas to make Seattle’s core more vibrant https://t.co/KJlWoaYPVW via @GeekWire
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Downtown dreams: Leaders share 10 ideas to make Seattle’s core more vibrant

Downtown dreams: Leaders share 10 ideas to make Seattle’s core more vibrant

In his “State of the City” address on Tuesday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said the word “downtown” more than 30 times and dedicated a quarter of his annual speech to… Read More

@Techmeme shared
On Feb 24, 2023
How the founders of the Buy Nothing Project, which grew via Facebook Groups of neighbors exchanging free stuff, built their own app amid member resentment (@vauhinivara / Wired) https://t.co/RdWyKB7FDQ https://t.co/Q5fVpYlgks
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The Battle for the Soul of Buy Nothing

The Battle for the Soul of Buy Nothing

How an idealistic community for exchanging free stuff tried to break away from Facebook, and ended up breaking apart.

@Taylor_Soper shared
On Feb 22, 2023
Seattle lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation to ban caste discrimination in a move that could impact tech workers and companies. https://t.co/PIH0Vx5gL3
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‘Profound and historic’: Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination

‘Profound and historic’: Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination

Seattle lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation to ban caste discrimination in a move that could impact tech workers and companies. The first-in-the-nation law aims to address a social ...

@nytimes shared
On Feb 22, 2023
From @TheAthletic: Victor Wembanyama is a 7-foot-4 wunderkind and the clear No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. There are more players like him coming. https://t.co/ZgyRhaEUeJ https://t.co/peLrqdk0Jl
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The Unicorn Era: Victor Wembanyama heads a coming stampede of skilled big men

The Unicorn Era: Victor Wembanyama heads a coming stampede of skilled big men

One lucky team will draft Victor Wembanyama. The other 29 are looking everywhere for 7-footers with potential, including North Dakota.

@raghwagopal shared
On Feb 23, 2023
February's top stories: - @Raven_Capital closed $100M Indigenous venture capital fund - Modern Meat secured a government grant to support R&D costs for its new vegan seafood line - & $7.5M invested into @ForesightCAC's BC Net Zero Innovation Network https://t.co/pVi4igNgxy
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February 2023: Local Tech Stories That Caught My Eye

February 2023: Local Tech Stories That Caught My Eye

Each month, I’m going to share my favourite local stories that showcase the incredible work being done by members of our B.C. tech and innovation community. The objective of these posts is ...

@BetaKit shared
On Feb 23, 2023
With plans to launch its fifth fund this year, @OMERSVentures has overhauled its operational structure and unified under one global investment committee. #VC #CDNtech https://t.co/sCgFImyCGH
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OMERS Ventures enters 2023 with new playbook as firm looks to launch fifth fund this year

OMERS Ventures enters 2023 with new playbook as firm looks to launch fifth fund this year

The pension-backed venture firm is starting the year with a revised operational structure, a globally unified team, and plans to raise a fifth fund.

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