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By Madison McLauchlan April 3, 2025

Three Canadian quantum startups selected for US military-backed quantum race program

Xanadu, Nord Quantique, Photonic chosen by DARPA to build usable quantum computers in under a decade.

By Alex Riehl April 3, 2025

Trulioo taps former Nuvei exec Vicky Bindra to take over for retiring CEO Steve Munford

Munford, who led the company to unicorn status, will work with Bindra to ensure a smooth transition.

By Jon Fingas April 3, 2025

Healthtech startup Vopemed lands $2.29-million pre-seed funding for AI-powered surgery visuals

A mini Montréal healthtech boom may be on the horizon as several early-stage companies attract investment.

By Isabelle Kirkwood April 3, 2025

The team behind Intuit’s AI-driven expert platform

The Virtual Expert Platform built by Intuit is a proving ground for Canada’s top engineering talent.

By Josh Scott April 3, 2025

“Every dollar counts”: amid trade war, Float launches foreign exchange solution to help companies cut costs

FinTech startup rolls out currency conversion to help clients doing business stateside weather the economic storm.

By Alex Riehl and Madison McLauchlan April 2, 2025

“Changes nothing”: Canadian tech still in limbo as country escapes worst of US tariff wave

PM Mark Carney: US has signalled additional tariffs on pharmaceuticals, semiconductors.

portrait outdoors of Bob Smith, a bald white man wearing a suit

By Jon Fingas April 2, 2025

Former Blue Origin CEO to advise General Fusion on energy strategy

Bob Smith will serve as a strategic advisor as the Canadian firm moves toward commercialization.

By Madison McLauchlan April 2, 2025

Canadian founders face rising costs, wasted time ahead of trade war escalation

Entrepreneurs share biggest sources of uncertainty, from supply chain change-ups to currency fluctuations.

By Alex Riehl April 2, 2025

Crypto exchange Kraken gains restricted dealer licence and new leader of Canadian operations

Cynthia Del Pozo takes the place of Alex Mehrdad, who held the role for just over a year.

By Josh Scott April 2, 2025

Kensington acquires One9 to establish a defence tech VC platform

Canadian VCs join forces to capitalize on rising interest in defence investment.

By Alex Riehl April 1, 2025

Raven Capital cultivates Indigenous-led biotech company AdvancedAg with $2-million seed investment

Funding to support family-owned company develop IP and expand in North America.

By Jon Fingas April 1, 2025

Canadian holding company Tiny buys controlling stake in DJ software company Serato for $94.5 million

Serato hopes to accelerate its growth while honouring the community of artists it serves.

By Alex Riehl April 1, 2025

Ontario subsidizes Siemens’ new R&D facility after CEOs plead province to prioritize homegrown production

The Invest Ontario Fund will cover $7.2 million of the German giant’s $150-million investment.

By Isabelle Kirkwood April 1, 2025

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By Alex Riehl April 1, 2025

Well Health to exercise call options that give majority controlling interest in strategic partner Healwell AI

Call option exercised in conjunction with Healwell’s acquisition of New Zealand healthtech company.

Québec budget overhauls innovation tax credits, earmarks millions for tariff impacts

SRTX founder and CEO Katherine Homuth to step down amid fundraising push and tariff threat

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Three Canadian quantum startups selected for US military-backed quantum race program

Trulioo taps former Nuvei exec Vicky Bindra to take over for retiring CEO Steve Munford

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“Every dollar counts”: amid trade war, Float launches foreign exchange solution to help companies cut costs

“Changes nothing”: Canadian tech still in limbo as country escapes worst of US tariff wave

Former Blue Origin CEO to advise General Fusion on energy strategy

Canadian founders face rising costs, wasted time ahead of trade war escalation

Crypto exchange Kraken gains restricted dealer licence and new leader of Canadian operations

Kensington acquires One9 to establish a defence tech VC platform

Raven Capital cultivates Indigenous-led biotech company AdvancedAg with $2-million seed investment

Canadian holding company Tiny buys controlling stake in DJ software company Serato for $94.5 million

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