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To every founder chasing big dreams, every investor backing bold visions, and every supporter strengthening our ecosystem—thank you for making our tech community extraordinary. As Alberta continues to shine on the global tech stage, we're proud to connect the brilliant minds and passionate hearts driving our innovation economy forward. From all of us at Start Alberta, wishing you a safe holiday season and bold new ventures in 2025! #Alberta #Startup #Tech

Congrats to Calgary's Fluid Biomed Inc. on its $27M USD Series A! Fluid Biomed has developed the world’s first bioabsorbable polymer-based stent technology to treat brain aneurysms. Developed by University of Calgary's leading academic neurosurgeons, Dr. John Wong and Dr. Alim Mitha, the ReSolv™ stent has been validated by years of scientific research, with functional benefits demonstrated in a first-in-human clinical study. This investment will help Fluid Biomed further validate its ReSolv™ stent and its proprietary delivery system in expanded patient studies. Congratulations to the entire Fluid Biomed team on this milestone! See the news in BetaKit: https://lnkd.in/gbFQSvu9 #AlbertaTech #ABtech #YYCtech #TechSector #Medical #MedTech #Investment #InvestmentNews  #Startup #Founder #CoFounder #GrowthCapital #TechCommunity #StartUpEcosystem #Entrepreneur #Tech

As Alberta tech companies continue to attract venture capital and build strong companies, new startups continue to be founded here. Meet some of the new startups founded in the past year: • Aria Talks  • wellcode.ai • MDS Software Inc.  • Amafy • Den AI • Crew Connect • Do Not Apply • VIENTO Eco Fleet  • Hazel Trade  • Kettl • Epok Enterprises • TraceRent • Nexodata Inc • PRÉVOIR • QuantFem • Lightstrike Technologies Corp • Agent ASAP • Stream Neuroscience • Cominsi Inc Explore these and other new startups in the Start Alberta database: https://lnkd.in/gFJfBh2R Alberta founders: be sure to add or claim your startup on startalberta.ca! Reach out to our team at info@startalberta.ca for help. #AlbertaTech #Alberta #ABTech #Startup #Founder #Investor #StartUpEcosystem #Funding #Investments #DealAnalysis #VentureCapital #VC #GrowthCapital #TechCommunity #StartUpEcosystem #Entrepreneur #Tech #Innovation

Make your next move in #ABtech - see who’s hiring right now! DECEMBER 2024 ALBERTA TECH JOB SPOTLIGHT As of today, there are 𝟳𝟬 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲-𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 in different positions from engineering, product, marketing and onboarding. Here are just a few of the open job postings: • StellarAlgo: Technical Architect • Jobber: Director, Product Design • Wagepoint Onboarding Specialist • OneVest: Senior Implementation Manager • INGU: Content Marketing Specialist • Virtual Gurus: Sales Engineer • Toast: Senior Mobile Application Developer • PurposeMed: Senior Backend Developer • Attabotics: Construction Manager • CruxOCM: Deployment Engineer/Specialist • Punchcard Systems: Business Development Manager See all the available jobs in the Start Alberta database: https://lnkd.in/g3z5zkb4   Reminder: you'll need to be logged into the Start Alberta database to view job postings. To apply for any #ABtech job, please visit the hiring company's website. #NowHiring #Alberta #AlbertaJobs #AlbertaTech #ABJobs #TechSector #Startup #startupjobs  #TechCommunity #Jobs

ALBERTA'S BIGGEST TECH INVESTMENT AREAS OF 2024 When it came to publicly announced investment rounds in Alberta tech this year, three sectors stood out from the pack: Energy, Health, and Fintech. Energy tech investments included EnviCore Inc., Ayrton Energy, CruxOCM, RocketFrac Services Ltd., ClearSky Global, Blackline Safety, Galatea Technologies, connect-x, CNERGREEN and Eavor Technologies Inc. Health tech investments included OraQ AI, Orpyx®, Syantra Inc., FLORA (Flora Fertility) sylvester.ai, Willow Biosciences Inc, PulseMedica and CARE Group. Fintech investments included Neo Financial, CreditApp, ZayZoon, Bitcoin Well, Carbeeza, PayShepherd and Helcim. #Alberta #AlbertaTech #ABTech #VentureCapital #VC #InvestmentNews #HealthTech #EnergyTech #FinTech #Startup #Founder #CoFounder #Accelerator #Investor #TechCommunity #StartUpEcosystem #Entrepreneur #Tech #YYCtech #YEGtech 

ALBERTA'S BIGGEST TECH DEALS OF 2024 2024 was a year of continued strength and momentum in Alberta's tech ecosystem. From Seed to Series D rounds, we're celebrating 2024’s biggest publicly announced investments in Alberta tech to date. Top 10 Biggest Rounds in 2024: 1. Neo Financial: $360M Series D 2. ClearSky Global: $168M USD Early VC 3. Orpyx®: $20M USD Growth Equity VC 4. Helcim: $27M Series B 5. CruxOCM $17M USD Series A 6. Artificial.Agency: $16M USD Seed 7. ZayZoon: $15M USD Series B 8. Blackline Safety: $10M Private Placement VC 9. PulseMedica: $12M Early VC 10. Ayrton Energy: $6.8M USD Seed Explore 2024 investments in the Start Alberta database: https://lnkd.in/gViixGSF #AlbertaTech #ABtech #Startup #Founder #CoFounder #Investment #VC #VentureCapital #Funding #Investor #TechCommunity #StartUpEcosystem #Entrepreneur #Tech #YYCtech #YEGtech 

The 2024 Start Alberta Tech Awards was an incredible showcase of Alberta's tech talent! Congratulations to these exceptional leaders and companies who are driving innovation in our province: • Ecosystem Supporter of the Year: Ha Nguyen of Migr8+ • Digital Talent Champion: April Hicke and Marissa McNeelands of Toast • A100 One to Watch: Verano.AI • Leader of the Year: Pierre Lemire of Kent Imaging • Woman in Tech: Jana Rieger, PhD of True Angle • Scaleup of the Year: ZayZoon • Deal of the Year: ClearSky Global  • Most Promising Founder: Clay Swerdelian of Verano.AI • VCAA Rod Charko Service Award: Pierre Doyon of Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta • Investor of the Year: Jacques LaPointe MBA, PEng of Metiquity Ventures • Impact Award: Christa Hill of Tacit Edge Check out our full event recap: https://lnkd.in/gqQRNU_P That’s a wrap for 2024; see you next year for the 2025 Tech Awards! #StartABTechAwards #Alberta #Innovation #Tech #TechCommunity #AlbertaTech #ABTech #TechAwards

The 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 recognizes a tech company or organization that demonstrates their commitment to ESG standards, or through their products and services, assists others to make improvements in one or more of ESG areas. Congratulations to this year’s Impact Award winner, Christa Hill, CEO and Co-Founder of Tacit Edge! A champion for diversity in tech, Christa co-founded Tacit Edge, a Canadian-based tech education company with a mission to help women and visible minorities build successful careers in product management. Through standardized curriculum and industry partnerships, Tacit Edge is creating more inclusive pathways into tech leadership roles. Read more about this win: https://lnkd.in/gPTW5aau #StartABTechAwards #Alberta #Innovation #Tech #TechCommunity #AlbertaTech #ABTech #TechAwards #Impact #ImpactAward #Diversity #Inclusion #DEI

The 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 is awarded to an individual or investment firm that has displayed the best investment acumen over the last year in Alberta’s tech sector. Presented by Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), Jacques LaPointe MBA, PEng of Metiquity Ventures wins the 2024 Investor of the Year! Founded by Jacques LaPointe and Bryan Slauko, CFA, Metiquity Ventures bridges the critical financing gap for Alberta startups, with half of their current portfolio companies founded or co-founded by women across diverse sectors from energy to fintech and health. With 25 years of experience in Alberta's tech ecosystem, including being a Co-Founder of Attabotics, Jacques has led or co-led over $40 million in early-stage technology investments. Read more about this win: https://lnkd.in/g8sh93nB #StartABTechAwards #Alberta #Innovation #Tech #TechCommunity #AlbertaTech #ABTech #TechAwards #Investor #TechInvestor

The 𝗩𝗖𝗔𝗔 𝗥𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond for the technology ecosystem in Alberta. Presented by the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA), congratulations to Pierre Doyon, the 2024 Rod Charko Service Award! As a founding member of the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta (VMSA), Pierre has guided at least ten mentorship teams over the past decade, supporting success stories like Vivametrica and Curiocity through their acquisitions. His impact extends beyond direct mentees as a trusted advisor to fellow VMSA mentors, creating a multiplier effect that strengthens Alberta's entire entrepreneurial community. Read more about this win: https://lnkd.in/gs54nUjD #StartABTechAwards #Alberta #Innovation #Tech #TechCommunity #AlbertaTech #ABTech #TechAwards #ServiceAward