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Canadian Startup News & Tech Innovation

BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver Jack Newton Clio

By Isabelle Kirkwood October 23, 2024

“Intensely patriotic” Jack Newton shares practical approach to scaling Clio at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver

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Brightspark Ventures banner | BetaKit

By Josh Scott October 23, 2024

Brightspark closes latest early-stage VC fund at $100 million, appoints new BC partner

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Minister Champagne at Toronto Global Forum banner | BetaKit

By Josh Scott October 21, 2024

Champagne, Conservatives point fingers as Canadian cleantech startups suffer continued SDTC funding delays

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Freshbooks

By Alex Riehl October 18, 2024

Inside FreshBooks’ struggle to reach profitability

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By Josh Scott October 16, 2024

Information VP forgoes fourth fund in favour of SPV-style investing

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The BetaKit Quiz

By Isabelle Kirkwood October 25, 2024

The BetaKit Quiz, Oct. 25, 2024

Political mudslinging, zombie startups, and Clio’s CEO gets candid. Test your knowledge of #CDNtech news.

Montreal

By Amanda Kavanagh October 25, 2024

Québecʼs tech ecosystem is now valued close to $95 billion CAD. Here’s who’s likely to hire soon

For talented job seekers in Québec, the opportunities are heating up.

Chris Neumann, Panache Ventures

By Josh Scott October 25, 2024

Panache Ventures partner Chris Neumann to depart VC firm, Sarah Willson promoted to principal

Partner Patrick Lor to lead Panache’s efforts in Western Canada going forward.

By Madison McLauchlan October 25, 2024

Montréal healthtech startup with transatlantic ties raises $43 million CAD for RNA-based cancer immunotherapies

Investissement Québec and Fonds FTQ supported Epitopea’s pre-Series A round.

By Alex Riehl October 25, 2024

CABHI and EnvisAGE unveil funding programs for Canadian AgeTech startups

EnvisAGE dispensed $5 million to 16 projects while CABHI opened applications for a new accelerator program.

By Josh Scott October 25, 2024

Parachute closes $1.5 million to help struggling Canadians improve their financial health

Decades after filing for bankruptcy, Bruce Hodges aims to give Canadians another option.

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By Isabelle Kirkwood October 25, 2024

Planetary Technologies secures $15.8-million CAD Series A to alkalize the oceans and fight climate change

Startup’s platform claims to to enhance the ocean’s ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Moment Energy

By Isabelle Kirkwood October 24, 2024

Moment Energy secures $28.1 million CAD from US Department of Energy to establish gigafactory in Texas

New facility is expected to produce one gigawatt hour annually, enough to power over 750,000 homes.

Budget2024 AI announcement

By Alex Riehl October 24, 2024

Applications open for federal SMB programs aimed at AI adoption

The $300 million programs are part of the 2024 federal budget’s $2.4 billion AI package.

By Josh Scott October 24, 2024

Plooto appoints John McLane as new CEO

Toronto FinTech scaleup has reshaped its team with recent hires and restructured workforce.

By Alex Riehl October 24, 2024

Jane App, Daanaa headline 2024 BC Tech Impact Awards winners

Awards recognize companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on BC’s tech industry.

By Alex Riehl October 24, 2024

Spark Real Estate acquires Juniper Homeowner Care to expand home developer CRM offering

Spark president: “When enough people tell you to combine the two companies, it’s time to start listening.”

BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver Jane App

By Alex Riehl October 23, 2024

Jane App co-founder reveals company’s centaur status at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver

Jane App sported a 378 percent three-year revenue growth rate on last year’s Technology Fast 50.

BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver Jack Newton Clio

By Isabelle Kirkwood October 23, 2024

“Intensely patriotic” Jack Newton shares practical approach to scaling Clio at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver

Clio’s CEO and founder reminds Canadian tech entrepreneurs there’s more than one way to build.

By Alex Riehl October 23, 2024

Kraken Robotics raises $51.75 million CAD through bought deal public offering

Toronto-based investment bank Cormark Securities served as lead underwriter of the offering.

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