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…
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.
Shopify makes checkout solution Shop Pay available to enterprise retailers not using Shopify
The move represents part of Shopify’s push to woo larger clients.
Despite market conditions, 2022 second-highest year on record for Canadian venture capital
CVCA CEO: “Considering the macroeconomic conditions, the finish in 2022 was surprising.”
After navigating “major” changes to restaurant industry, Notch closes $13.7 million CAD to fuel pivot to FinTech
CEO: “When you have to pivot in COVID, that’s a challenging place to be.”
Following a record-setting first quarter, Québec venture funding eased up in Q2 2022
VCs are treading water as market tides change.
CapIntel closes $14.2 million CAD Series A to fuel US expansion of wealth management sales platform
With help of US-based FinTech Collective, CapIntel aims to build on Canadian growth.