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Alex Riehl

Alex Riehl

Alex Riehl is an Ottawa-based staff writer and newsletter curator at BetaKit. His main interests are in tech, gaming, and sports. You can follow his sports takes @alexriehl.com on Bluesky and reach him by email Alex.Riehl@betakit.com or Signal: @riehlalex.99.

Hyperlume snapped up by San Jose-based Credo for undisclosed amount

October 1, 2025

Sale comes seven months after the Ottawa startup’s nearly $18-million CAD seed round.

Even Solomon on stage at ALL IN

Minister Evan Solomon reveals Canada’s AI Task Force

September 26, 2025

Patrick Pichette, Joelle Pineau, and Dan Debow among those tapped by federal government.

Google Android head Sameer Samat, FinTech CEO Odilon Almeida join Lightspeed board

September 25, 2025

CEO Dax Dasilva says the pair “fortify two strategically important areas” for the company.

A technician in a hardhat and high-res vest stands next to a Nordspace rocket

NordSpace’s second rocket launch attempt flames out after multiple launchpad fires

September 25, 2025

Second launch window expires as fuel issues delay rocket launch.

Sheertex maker SRTX confirms permanent cuts for 92 employees

September 24, 2025

Montréal startup formalized August dismissals shortly after CEO handoff to BonLook co-founder Sophie Boulanger.

Evan Solomon stands on stage with two other men in suits. They are pressing a novelty-sized green button.

Telus opens inaugural Sovereign AI Factory in Rimouski

September 24, 2025

Facility lets Canadian entities develop and tweak AI while keeping their data in Canada.

Evan Solomon on stage at ALL IN

Canada will update AI strategy a year ahead of schedule: Evan Solomon

September 24, 2025

AI minister says Canada “can’t afford to wait” as government assembles AI strategy task force.

A child holds a cell phone, obscuring her face.

TikTok collected personal info from “a large number” of Canadian children

September 24, 2025

Social media platform updates protections for kids after privacy watchdogs’ report.

Aidan Gomez at ALL IN 2025

Cohere’s valuation hits $7 billion USD following $100-million round extension

September 24, 2025

Canada’s leading AI company raised $500 million USD at a $6.8 billion valuation in August.

Variational AI lands “up to” $349 million USD to discover drugs with Merck

September 23, 2025

Vancouver firm’s AI platform will generate chemical compounds based on Merck’s therapeutic targets.

Two driverless trucks in front of a Loblaw store.

Loblaw expands Gatik deal to 50 driverless trucks by 2026

September 23, 2025

Renewed partnership moves beyond trials to serve more than 300 GTA stores.

Toronto Tech Week returns in 2026

September 22, 2025

2026 edition will take place in May and feature the return of the flagship Homecoming event.

A close-up of hands counting stacks of coins.

Salary growth in Canadian tech hits three-year low

September 19, 2025

Report shows median salary increases of 3.5 percent year-over-year in 2025.

Exro

Exro Technologies shuts down US business as possible TSX delisting looms

September 19, 2025

Struggling EV tech company will cut non-essential US staff.

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Harley Finkelstein and David Segal to explore their entrepreneurial paths at Open House Montréal

September 18, 2025

BetaKit, TechTO, and Sage partner for fireside chat with iconic Montréal entrepreneurs.

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