VentureLabs Alumni Moment Energy Raises $15 Million Series A Funding Round
BC-based Moment Energy raised USD $15 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Amazon Climate Pledge Fund and Voyager Ventures. This funding will advance the production of Moment…
Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia Lead Expansion of National Innovation Hub for the Pacific Region
Vancouver, BC, Jan 15, 2025 – Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are excited to announce they are co-leading the expansion of a nationally funded…
VentureLabs Alumni Company Expands Operations with Cutting Edge Facility in Boston
VentureLabs alumni company Ionomr Innovations is expanding, opening a new development and manufacturing facility in Boston, Massachusetts. This 22,000 square foot facility is expected to create 40 new jobs in…
VentureLabs alumni company, Aspect Biosystems raises US$115 million Series B financing
Aspect Biosystems successfully raised US$115 million Series B financing to proceed with bioprinted tissue therapeutics development. Aspect Biosystems is a biotechnology company that is developing technology to help incurable diseases…
VentureLabs 2024 Recap
VentureLabs’ year in review is a celebration of our successes and an opportunity to reflect on our support services for the innovation community. In 2024, we brought in more intellectual…
VentureLabs company closes a $11.5 Million Series A Funding Round
Spexi raised USD 11.5 million in a Series A funding round with lead investor Blockchange Ventures. This milestone follows their seed round in 2022 and they have since expanded to…
From a Father’s Fear to a Global Vision: The Story of skiKrumb
Imagine skiing down a serene, snow-covered mountain, only to realize your child is missing. For Keith MacIntyre, this terrifying experience became the foundation of skiKrumb – a revolutionary product that…
VentureLabs alumni receives $20M from the US Department of Energy
Moment Energy was awarded USD $20.3 million by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to establish the first UL1974-certified EV battery repurposing facility in the US. The Gigafactory will be…
SFU VentureLabs Member Companies to Attend HealthTech Ignite Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 Vancouver, BC — SFU VentureLabs is excited to announce three member companies will attend HealthTech Ignite, an annual conference presented by Pender Ventures. This…
SFU VentureLabs Gives Out Prizes to Emerging Startups at Annual New Ventures BC Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2024 Vancouver, BC —The vibrant provincial startup and innovation scene was in full swing at the New Ventures BC Competition awards ceremony on Thursday night,…