California has increased its battery storage capacity more than ten times, from 770 megawatts (MW) in 2019 to 10,379 MW in 2024, marking a 1,250% increase. This substantial expansion is a critical component of California’s strategy to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2045. The increase in battery storage capacity is essential for maintaining a reliable… Continue reading California Surpasses 10,000 MW Battery Storage Milestone in Clean Energy Drive
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China is Ahead of the Electric Vehicle Battery Production
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, China has firmly established its dominance in the global battery industry through strategic control over essential rare minerals, commanding the processing of these minerals, and spearheading the production of crucial battery components. With a firm grip on the supply chain, China not only manufactures the majority of battery parts but… Continue reading China is Ahead of the Electric Vehicle Battery Production
How Canadian Tech Companies Go Public
he last time I checked in with a podcast programming update, it was March of last year, I was self-isolating at home, and explaining to you why BetaKit had just relaunched its podcast to talk about COVID-19’s impact on Canadian tech. Since then, we’ve released 52 episodes of Black Swan. While I think the quality… Continue reading How Canadian Tech Companies Go Public
Mero Technologies and PremiseHQ SaaS Inc. launch a partnership
Toronto, Ontario – Mero Technologies, a Toronto based IoT company providing smart labor allocation and supply utilization to commercial property managers, announced a partnership with PremiseHQ SaaS Inc – a platform centralizing all smart building data systems through one application, “a single pane of glass solution”. The partnership signals a step towards a more streamlined… Continue reading Mero Technologies and PremiseHQ SaaS Inc. launch a partnership
Kroger tests ‘smart’ shopping cart from Caper
Exciting to see Cogito Ventures portfolio company Caper continue to innovate and bring solutions to retailers as they navigate their shoppers through COVID-19 safely and bring delight to the checkout experience.
ACTO acquires CoHealth and further expands their omnichannel strategy within Life Sciences
Congratulations to ACTO for acquiring CoHealth and expanding their education and engagement reach even further within the realm of sciences. A true omnichannel organization. #PowerofONE #lifesciences #acquisition #patienteducation #omnichannel
Caper launches Caper Counter: an AI-driven self-checkout solution
Cogito Ventures portfolio company Caper releases Caper Counter, a machine-vision and AI driven cashier-less solution for retailers looking for fast, low footprint, cost effective and user-friendly checkout experiences.
ACTO Acquires Scrimmage, Disrupting Life Sciences Learning and Engagement Market
We are happy for ACTO, who have just announced their acquisition of mobile learning provider, Scrimmage. They are now poised to bring learning to life-sciences, anywhere, any time all over the world!
ACTO Announces $11.5M USD Series A Raise During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We are very proud of portfolio company ACTO for completing their Series A fundraise! We are looking forward to seeing even more positive impact in the life-sci space.
SWTCH Energy Inc. Raises $1.1 Million to Bring Smart Electric Vehicle Charging and Energy Management to Cities Across North America
Congratulations to Cogito Ventures portfolio company, SWTCH for successfully raising their Seed round of fundraising. We look forward to working with you and growing together!