Ask an Investor: How can I create optionality after I get an acquisition offer?
Welcome to a BetaKit series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions facing…
OPTIONALITY
OMX’s Nicole Verkindt says optionality is important for successful tech companies
At the latest TechToronto, Nicole Verkindt, founder of Toronto-based OMX, shared some amusing anecdotes to show what it takes…
The key to Luxury Retreats’ exit to Airbnb was optionality
Earlier this week, Airbnb finalized its rumoured acquisition of Montreal-based vacation rental startup, Luxury Retreats. iNovia…
Ask an Investor: How do I maximize optionality around an M&A offer?
Welcome to a new BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
One chart that will make you feel good about Canadian tech
Plus: Neo’s backers, Wealthsimple’s value, and Shopify’s concerns.
Here’s what will make or break the next wave of Canadian IPOs
Mia Morisset of Inovia Capital explains how the go-public goalposts have shifted since 2021.
Clio tops $4-billion CAD valuation with largest software funding round in Canadian tech history
New investors pool $900 million USD after legaltech hits $200 million in ARR.
Vantage points: Canadian startups choose between growth and profitability
Leaders from Paper, Klue, Borrowell, and ApplyBoard share their strategies for navigating the post-ZIRP era.
Galatea secures $2.7 million to help oil and gas companies tackle waste disposal
Amid shifting environmental and regulatory landscape, Calgary firm eyes US expansion.
Supply chain software company Nulogy receives strategic backing from US private equity firm Rubicon
With Rubicon’s experience and more cash on hand, Nulogy is exploring new ways to scale.
In banking licence pursuit, Koho is chasing a “seat at the table” and real competition
Former Tangerine CEO Peter Aceto tapped to lead Koho Bank.
Ecosystem insiders on what Canadian tech should expect in 2024
Plus: A big week for women’s health in tech.
Advice on fundraising and living in the future from Huntress CFO Marcos Torres
Entrepreneurs need to think about scenario planning and build multiple ways to connect with potential customers.
Nulogy CFO offers tips for fundraising in a chaotic environment
Sanjay Dhawan says founders should be willing to pay a premium for high-quality growth partners.
Sampler acquires AdMass’s tech, founders to add AI, user-generated content to its product sampling platform
The deal marks Sampler’s second acquisition in four months.