The Video Game the Body Plays Without Knowing It
How MindfulGarden is using biofeedback, nature, and a partnership with PHC Ventures to change how hospitals treat delirium without reaching for a vial. Imagine a hospital bed in a busy intensive care unit (ICU). A patient, someone’s mother, father, grandparent, suddenly doesn’t know where they are. They’re confused, frightened, agitated. They may pull at their…
Read MorePHC Ventures and Relentless Pursuit Management Partner to Accelerate Healthy Aging Innovation in BC
A first-of-its-kind collaboration in BC unites venture capital, clinical access, and AI-enabled health data built on institutional alignment that most partnerships take years to establish. Relentless Pursuit Management Inc., manager of the Relentless Venture Fund (Relentless), and Providence Health Care Ventures Inc. (PHC Ventures), the commercialization and investment arm of Providence Health Care, today announced…
Read MorePHC Ventures Profiled in CVCA’s 2026 Edition of The 50
We’re pleased to share that PHC Ventures has been featured in the 2026 edition of The 50, the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association’s (CVCA) annual guide to Canada’s venture capital market. Released in partnership with Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service, The 50 serves as a key resource for international investors, strategic partners, and market…
Read MorePHC Ventures joins Canada’s Delegation to Paris for the Adopt AI Summit
Inside the gilded halls of the Grand Palais in Paris, beneath vaulted glass ceilings that once hosted the first-ever aviation exhibition, a different kind of flight was being charted. Twenty thousand minds converged for Adopt AI—dubbed the “Davos of AI”—where presidents, tech titans, and health care pioneers gathered under the patronage of Emmanuel Macron to…
Read MoreBrian Simmers Joins National Conversation on Health Care Innovation
Providence Health Care’s Chief Financial Officer and President of PHC Ventures, Brian Simmers, recently took part in the Canada Health Innovation Summit in Montreal—a gathering of health care leaders focused on shaping the future of care delivery across Canada. Hosted by Bamberg Health, the summit explored critical themes such as digital transformation, system sustainability, AI…
Read MoreVentures Senior Director Moderates Health Care Innovation Panel at BC Tech’s Scaleup Academy
On November 18, Providence Health Care Ventures Senior Director of Medical Technologies, Vikram Devdas, stepped into the spotlight as moderator for the Scaleup Academy Webinar: HealthTech Innovation in BC – Scaling for Impact, hosted by BC Tech. The conversation tackled a big question: How do you scale breakthrough health care innovation in one of the most complex industries? Vikram guided an engaging…
Read MoreWaving Goodbye to Contamination: Testing NZTech’s Touchless Technology in the OR
PHC Ventures partnered with NZ Technologies Inc. to test touchless tools that let surgeons control equipment without breaking sterility. The demo featured TIPSO AirPad™ and HoverTap™ MD — innovations that enhance safety, efficiency, and workflow in the operating room.
Read MoreProvidence Health Care Ventures and Ventripoint Partner to Validate AI-Enabled Cardiac Imaging at St. Paul’s Hospital
New collaboration aims to reduce cardiac MRI wait times and expand access to advanced heart diagnostics in urban and remote communities Providence Health Care Ventures (PHC Ventures) and Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd. announced today a collaboration to validate Ventripoint’s VMS+™ technology at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH). The initiative will assess how artificial intelligence-enhanced echocardiography could reduce…
Read MorePHC Ventures Takes the Stage at CityAge’s “The Next Vancouver” Summit
Providence Health Care Ventures was proud to participate in CityAge’s “The Next Vancouver” summit yesterday, an important gathering focused on addressing the critical challenges and opportunities facing Metro Vancouver’s future. The event, held in partnership with the Vancouver Sun, brought together leaders from across sectors to explore innovative solutions to the region’s most pressing issues—from…
Read MoreSonus Microsystems And Providence Health Care Ventures Advance Partnership With New Investment To Accelerate Clinical Validation Of Wearable Cardiac Ultrasound Technology
Investment to support clinical studies of Sonus Microsystem’s wearable ultrasound patch VANCOUVER, British Columbia: Providence Health Care Ventures (PHCV), a strategic catalyst for health care innovation, announced today a strategic investment in Sonus Microsystems, a leader in innovative ultrasound technology, alongside angel investors including physicians in the cardiac care field. PHCV’s investment marks a significant…
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