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The 6 Unicorns Founded in Vancouver [Updated 2023]

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There’s no doubt that the startup scene in Vancouver is unique.

The city has created dozens of successful startups, over the years. Some of them are already worth billions of dollars.

So whether you’re looking to start your own business, or just interested in learning about unicorns, here’s the complete list of 6 unicorn companies in Vancouver.

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1) Dapper Labs

Dapper Labs

Dapper Labs is a consumer-focused cryptocurrency company that builds blockchain games and supports digital collectables.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $7.60B (March 2021)
  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Dieter Shirley, Mack Flavelle, Roham Gharegozlou
  • Industries: Blockchain, Gaming, Software
  • Number of employees: 100-250
  • Funding: $665.07M
  • Funding rounds: 8
  • Number of investors: 95

You can find their website here.

2) Blockstream

Blockstream

Blockstream is one of the global leaders in Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Their products form the foundations of the future economy.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $3.20B (August 2021)
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Alex Fowler, Erik Svenson, Gregory Maxwell, Jonathan Wilkins, Jorge Timón, Mark Friedenbach, Matt Corallo, Pieter Wuille
  • Industries: Bitcoin, Computer, Cryptocurrency, Data Storage, FinTech
  • Number of employees: 100-250
  • Funding: $311.00M
  • Funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 29

You can find their website here.

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3) Trulioo

Trulioo

Trulioo is an online verification company that operates a digital identity network deploying security and privacy standards.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.75B (June 2021)
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Stephen Ufford, Tanis Jorge
  • Industries: Big Data, Compliance, Finance, Identity Management, Security
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $469.74M
  • Funding rounds: 8
  • Number of investors: 15

You can find their website here.

4) Nexii

Nexii

Nexii provides platform for whole building solutions, that enables the rapid assembly of high‑quality buildings.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.23B (September 2021)
  • Started in: 2020
  • Founders: Ben Dombowsky
  • Industries: Building Maintenance, Building Material, Construction
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $101.97M
  • Funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

5) LayerZero Labs

LayerZero Labs

LayerZero Labs is a blockchain interoperability protocol that connects decentralised applications (dapps) from various blockchains.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (March 2022)
  • Started in: 2021
  • Founders: Bryan Pellegrino, Caleb Banister, Ryan Zarick
  • Industries: Apps, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding: $173.30M
  • Funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 27

You can find their website here.

6) Visier

Visier

Visier is an HR analytics platform that offers cloud-based solutions for workforce analytics and workforce planning.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (June 2021)
  • Started in: 2010
  • Founders: John Schwarz, Ryan Wong
  • Industries: Analytics, Business Intelligence, Human Resources, SaaS, Software
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $216.50M
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

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