Best Auto Tech Companies in British Columbia, Canada
The 145 best Auto Tech companies in British Columbia, Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Canada Drives.
Our analysis of 223 Auto Tech companies
$72.2b in tracked funding; 88% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Auto Tech companies in British Columbia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada Drives Online marketplace for automotive financing 57Moat top 22%Talent top 38%Funding top 39%Tech top 39% All 8 signals ▾Moattop 22% Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 39% Techtop 39% Markettop 43% Growthtop 45% Globalbottom 36% Newsbottom 21% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $195M | 44 mo ago | Series B | 700 | Cody Green Founder & Co-CEO | Apple iCloud MailNode.jsSalesforce+23 | — | — |
| 2 | Mojio Cloud-connected device and platform for cars | $81M | 88 mo ago | Series B | 61 | Richard Woodruff Co-Founder | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+34 | — | — |
| 3 | Spare Labs Saas-enabled platform offering comprehensive mobility management solutions | $70M | 21 mo ago | Funding Raised | 118 | Kristoffer Vik Hansen Co Founder and CEO | SentryApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+21 | — | — |
| 4 | Damon Developer of electric motorcycles and related digital platform for riders | $66M | 41 mo ago | Public | 68 | Dom Kwong Co-Founder | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Node.js+29 | — | — |
| 5 | Spare Operations management solutions for transit operators | $59M | 21 mo ago | Series B | — | Josh Andrews Co-Founder & COO | WebflowApple iCloud MailPreact+16 | — | — |
| 6 | GreenPower Manufacture of multiple categories of electric commercial vehicles | $33M | 3 mo ago | Public | 40 40 → 60 (+50%) | Fraser Atkinson CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | — | 1 launch |
| 7 | 7Gen Provider of end-to-end fleet electrification solutions | $28M | 13 mo ago | Series A | 34 | Mark Bayley Co-Founder & Vice President; Finance & Risk | HubSpot CMS Hubcore-jsHubSpot Analytics+8 | — | — |
| 8 | Aegis Mobility Software for safe driving targeted towards corporate fleets | $20M | 139 mo ago | Series B | 11 | — | — | 77 patents Context-aware mobile communication, NFC integration, and satellite-based location services | — |
| 9 | Delta-Q Technologies Battery charging solutions | $17M | 193 mo ago | Acquired | 126 | Ken Fielding Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLMariaDB+36 | 23 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 launch · 1 award |
| 10 | Vicinity Developer of electric-buses | $17M | 60 mo ago | Public | 57 | William Trainer Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 11 | Loop Energy Developer of hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicles | $15M | 49 mo ago | Acquired | 134 | — | — | 46 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 12 | Hypercharge Online platform offering charging solutions | $9M | 7 mo ago | Public | 17 | David Bibby Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | WordPressMySQLPHP+33 | — | 1 expansion · 1 award |
| 13 | Autozen Online P2P auction-based marketplace for used cars 14Funding top 48%Tech top 50%Growth bottom 35%Global bottom 29% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 48% Techtop 50% Growthbottom 35% Globalbottom 29% Marketbottom 27% Newsbottom 18% Funding: Raised $8.1M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 5 yrs (0.4/yr) Tech: 18 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 14/100 | $8M | 48 mo ago | Seed | 27 | — | Node.jsTailwind CSSBootstrap+15 | — | — |
| 14 | Open Ocean Robotics Developer of autonomous uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime security and data | $6M | 19 mo ago | Seed | 34 | Julie Angus Co-Founder & CEO | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+15 | 4 patents Self-righting trimaran autonomous marine vessels for offshore robotics | 1 award |
| 15 | Digital Payment Technologies Provider of multi-space parking meters, management software, and online services | $6M | 211 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | — | Mike Simmons CEO & Chairman | HighchartsNginxGoogle Font API+6 | — | — |
| 16 | EV Battery Technologies Provider of AI based battery management solutions | $5M | 62 mo ago | Public | — | Jie Li Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 17 | Rapid Electric Vehicles Vehicle-to-Grid energy management system | $5M | 196 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | Jay Giraud CEO | — | — | — |
| 18 | Inverted AI Platform for developing self driving vehicle technology | $4M | 30 mo ago | Seed | 13 | Adam Scibior Co-Founder & CTO | Node.jsReactNext.js App Router+13 | — | — |
| 19 | MintList Online used car dealer 7Funding bottom 39%Global bottom 29%Market bottom 28% All 3 signals ▾Fundingbottom 39% Globalbottom 29% Marketbottom 28% Funding: Raised $3.2M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 4 yrs (0.2/yr) Global: Single-market focus (Canada) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 7/100 | $3M | 52 mo ago | Seed | 31 | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Loop Scooters Electric scooter sharing service | $3M | 79 mo ago | Public | 4 | Anwar Sukkarie Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 21 | Gatekeeper Systems Video management system provider | $2M | 7 mo ago | Public | 60 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+25 | — | — |
| 22 | Tonit App-based networking platform for motorcycle enthusiasts | $932K | 88 mo ago | Seed | — | Jason Lotoski Founder and CEO | Amazon Web ServicesNetlifystyled-components+27 | — | — |
| 23 | Exro Developer of power control system technologies for electric vehicles and storage | $313K | 17 mo ago | Public | 125 | — | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+22 | 36 patents Advanced multi‑phase generator designs with adaptive coil configurations for efficient power conversion | — |
| 24 | Portable Electric Provider of mobile power stations and electric equipment charging solutions | $250K | 66 mo ago | Seed | 56 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | — | 1 launch |
| 25 | Thomson Power Electric drive system and power management software | $112K | 116 mo ago | Funding Raised | 11 | David Oldridge Co-Founder & CTO | — | 10 patents Advanced electric vehicle power management and steering pump control systems | — |
| 26 | Electra Meccanica Manufacturer of electric cars | $109K | 84 mo ago | Public | 161 | — | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+25 | — | — |
Top 12 Auto Tech companies in British Columbia
#1
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2010 · 40 employees$33.2Mraised▾
Manufacture of multiple categories of electric commercial vehicles. The company develops vehicles with features that includes lithium-ion batteries, speed charging, and more.
- Feb 2026Post IPO$879.7K
- Nov 2025Post IPO$18M
- May 2019Post IPO$4M
- Oct 2017Post IPO$2.2M
#2
Public · North Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2021 · 17 employees$9Mraised▾
Online platform offering charging solutions
- Nov 2025Post IPO$2.7M
- Apr 2025Post IPO$608.8K
- Mar 2025Post IPO$727.9K
- Apr 2023Post IPO$5M
#3
Series A · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2020 · 34 employees$28Mraised▾
Provider of end-to-end fleet electrification solutions. The company develops charging infrastructure and vehicle leasing projects that enable commercial fleet managers to convert to electric vehicles. It also works with fleet operations to implement EV deployments by bridging the gaps between investors, owners, operators, charger manufacturers, and policy makers.
- Apr 2025Conventional Debt$34.7M
- Jul 2022Series A$8M
- 2021Series A$20M
#4
Public · Abbotsford, British Columbia · founded 1997 · 60 employees$2Mraised▾
Gatekeeper Systems Inc. (GSI) is a leading provider of high-resolution video security and safety systems for mobile applications. The company claims that its video management software synchronizes real-time video, mapping, audio and vehicle sensors to create a total picture of operations. With these technologies, clients can detect, analyze and respond to safety and security threats anytime. The VMS can be used in the fields of transport, law enforcement, and other sectors.The company also provides special cameras for surveillance. Clientele includes Calgary HandiBus, Clovis Unified School, PEI, and Jackson Public Schools.
- Nov 2025Post IPO$7.1M
- Jul 2025Post IPO$7.3M
- May 2016Conventional Debt$1.5M
- Jul 2015Post IPO$689.9K
#5
Series B · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2015$59Mraised▾
Operations management solutions for transit operators. The platform provides an end-to-end ecosystem for operating modern paratransit and public transportation services.
- Sep 2024Series B$31M
- Jun 2024Series A$10M
- Nov 2021Series A$18M
#6
Funding Raised · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2015 · 118 employees$70Mraised▾
Saas-enabled platform offering comprehensive mobility management solutions. The company offers tools for mobility companies for launching, operating, and managing their services. The company's products include autonomous platforms for smart shuttling providing real-time ETAs for shuttle commuters, a mobile-based scalable carpooling platform for companies and their employees, and custom-made solutions at clients' request.
#7
Seed · Victoria, British Columbia · founded 2018 · 34 employees$6Mraised▾
Developer of autonomous uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime security and data. These solar-powered vehicles are designed for persistent operation in challenging waters. They provide real-time awareness and data collection for environmental monitoring and maritime security applications. The vehicles use edge artificial intelligence for vision and acoustic intelligence. They offer solutions for defense, research, offshore industries, and port monitoring.
- Oct 2024Seed$2M
- Jan 2022Seed$1.2M
- Dec 2021Seed$2.8M
- Jun 2019Grant (prize money)$100K
#8
Series B · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2010 · 700 employees$194.7Mraised▾
Online marketplace for automotive financing. It connects people with vehicle dealers and financing options. Users can buy a car from the platform and apply for finance options. It connects with dealers on the basis of loan requirements and credit assessments.
- Oct 2022Series B$7.3M
- Jun 2022Series B$31M
- Aug 2021Series B$79.4M
- 2019Series A$77M
#9
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2017 · 68 employees$65.5Mraised▾
Developer of electric motorcycles and related digital platform for riders. The company designs and manufactures electric motorcycles. It also provides a digital platform that offers connectivity, data, and software updates. The platform aims to enhance the riding experience and road safety.
- Jan 2023Series B—
- Nov 2021Series B$30M
- Mar 2021Series B—
- Jan 2021Series A$3.7M
#10
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2006 · 125 employees$312.8Kraised▾
Developer of power control system technologies for electric vehicles and storage. The company offers systems designed to optimize performance, efficiency, and safety. Its technology is applied to traction inverters, e-propulsion, and energy storage systems. The company provides engineering services for electrification of power systems.
- Dec 2024Post IPO$623.2K
- Feb 2024Post IPO$30M
- Aug 2022Post IPO—
- Dec 2020Post IPO$4.4M
#11
Series B · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2012 · 61 employees$80.6Mraised▾
Mojio has created a hardware-agnostic connected car platform for wireless network operators, automakers, and mobility services. Syncs with any standard telematics device to collect OBD, acceleration, and location data via a cellular network and makes it available to applications via open APIs. Client applications can access vehicle data via secure RESTful calls. Use cases include fleet management, automated parking payments, car maintenance, and real-time traffic.
- Feb 2019Series B$40M
- Sep 2018Series B—
- Mar 2018Series B—
- Nov 2017Series B$23.4M
#12
Seed · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2018 · 13 employees$4Mraised▾
Platform for developing self driving vehicle technology. The platform provides systems and tools for designing, testing, and refining autonomous driving capabilities. It focuses on vehicle navigation, sensor integration, decision making, and safety management to enable automated transportation solutions.
- Dec 2023Seed$4M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Auto Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Autonomous Vehicles is moving in Canada
A read on the academic research around Autonomous Vehicles — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 602 Canada-affiliated papers.
- University of Waterloo92
- Carleton University42
- University of Toronto39
- Concordia University36
- University of Ottawa29
- Computer vision1→18
- Robustness (evolution)1→13
- Control theory (sociology)2→14
- Object detection1→11
- Convolutional neural network1→5
- Computer vision1→14
- Control theory (sociology)1→13
- Trajectory1→12
- Real-time computing1→10
- Automation1→6
- Systems engineering1→4
Where autonomous vehicles is researched across Canada
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Who's filing autonomous vehicles patents in Canada
Canada autonomous vehicles patent filing is cooling — 334 filings from 341 assignees (2016–2025), led by Blackberry, Rohani Mohsen, Research IN Motion; annual filings 26→21.
- Blackberry18
- Rohani Mohsen16
- Research IN Motion15
- Huawei TECH12
- Yeung Peter11
- LUO JUN11
- Medicago10
- Xenon Pharmaceuticals10
Common questions
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