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Rho, Build Lead Resson’s $3M Round

  • Nov 13, 2014
  • Peter Moreira

To understand why Resson Aerospace landed $3 million in its first funding round, it’s important not to focus too closely on the word “Aerospace” in its name.

Many companies involved in data-based agricultural analytics are focused on using

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8 Startups Present at Demo Camp

  • Nov 13, 2014
  • Peter Moreira

DemoCamp Halifax took place at Dalhousie University last night, revealing a more polished and professional look than in any of the three preceding years.

MC-ed by Katelyn Bourgoin of Swapskis and organized by Rachael Craig of Brilliant Labs, the

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Press Release: SimplyCast & ACOA

  • Nov 13, 2014

SimplyCast, the Dartmouth-based multi-channel marketing startup, has issued the following press release:

SimplyCast Secures $500,000 from the Government of Canada for Global Expansion Strategy

SimplyCast is expanding its customer base around

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Resson’s $3M Funding: Deal Details

  • Nov 13, 2014
  • Peter Moreira

The following chart shows the details of Resson Aerospace's $3.025 million venture capital funding announced today:

 

Funded Company Resson Aerospace Corp.
Founders Peter Goggin, CEO, Rishin Behl, CTO
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Resson Aerospace’s Support Network

  • Nov 13, 2014
  • Peter Moreira

Resson Aerospace took the term “accelerator” seriously.

In less than a year, it raced through three different accelerators (or incubators) that moulded the company that landed a $3 million funding today.

With a focus on bioinformatics and data

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Resson’s Sector: Precision Agriculture

  • Nov 13, 2014
  • Peter Moreira

Resson Aerospace is a shining example of a precision agriculture startup, which means it’s devoted to using advanced systems and data analytics to increase crop yields while lowering expenses and pollution.

Precision agriculture is basically a

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Discoverygarden Thrives as SaaS

  • Nov 12, 2014
  • Peter Moreira

John Eden is often amazed at the digital artifacts that end up in Islandora, the digital repository for institutions that’s overseen by the company he leads, Charlottetown-based discoverygarden.

While working on a contract for the University of

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Press Release: SkySquirrel & VineView

  • Nov 12, 2014

SkySquirrel Technologies, the Halifax startup dedicated to drone-based technologies, issued the following press release:

VineView and SkySquirrel Debut Drone at Rootstock

Joint venture to display specialized drone

St. Helena, Napa Valley and

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The White Cross by H.P. MacKeen

  • Nov 11, 2014

It isn’t a medal or order,

It carries no ribbon or braid;

But a token still

As on Calvary’s Hill

Of the greater sacrifice made.

 

It stands as a lonely sentinel,

O’er the place where a hero sleeps;

‘Neath a lowly mount

In the

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QRA Nearing $4M Funding Raise

  • Nov 11, 2014
  • Peter Moreira

Jordan Kyriakidis’s eyes light up and his voice rises when he talks about what the Internet of Things could mean to his company, QRA Corp.

During a recent interview, Kyriakidis outlined the possibilities of QRA’s technology, which helps machine

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Press Release: Unique Solutions’ CEO

  • Nov 11, 2014
  • Peter Moreira

Unique Solutions of Dartmouth, whose technology scans the human body, has issued the following press release:

Former SVP of Global Search at Yahoo Joins Body Data Experts at Unique Solutions Design Ltd. as CEO

Leading Body Data Corp. 

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Press Release: B4Checkin & Agilysys

  • Nov 11, 2014

B4Checkin, a Halifax startup that makes software for hotels, release the following press release:

Agilysys and B4Checkin Partner to Offer Web Booking Engine To Visual One™ PMS Customers

Solution Increases Conversion Rates, Drives Incremental

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