1Password launches new platform to rein in companies’ AI agents
Unified Access Platform helps businesses deploy autonomous AI without losing control of credentials.
Tailscale makes first acquisition with Border0 purchase
Corporate VPN startup will expand Vancouver footprint as it absorbs entire Border0 team.
Feds commit nearly $225 million to advance Canada’s sovereign space launch capabilities
Ottawa bets on Canadian rocket launches with $200-million Canso spaceport deal and more for new grants.
RBC acquires Pinch Financial to streamline its mortgage process
Pinch reportedly to operate independently and continue serving non-RBC clients post-merger.
Walter acquired by Legora as legaltech sector consolidation continues
Walter team will join Swedish giant to rebuild company’s core technology into Legora’s platform.
Femtum thinks its semiconductor cutting lasers are better than yours
Québec startup raises $16 million to get its “practical” lasers inside more semiconductor manufacturers.
Gumloop sticks $50-million USD Series B round to let employees build their own AI agents
Despite leaving for San Francisco last year, Gumloop wants to rebuild its Canadian presence.
Xanadu in talks with government over potential $390 million for domestic quantum manufacturing
Project OPTIMISM would “significantly advance” company’s roadmap toward utility-scale quantum computing.
Alan raises fresh funding as it entrenches in Canada
French Insurtech firm raises 100 million euros to continue international expansion.
MDA Space seeks $300 million USD through IPO on New York Stock Exchange
Firm will keep TSX listing as it raises capital for growth and potential debt paydown.
Plurilock eliminates CTO and COO, cuts exec pay as part of profitability push
Cybersecurity company hopes to achieve breakeven this year.
Feds say TikTok can continue Canadian operations, but under new rules
After national security review, government reverses course on proposed ban of company’s Canadian operations.
Google for Startups Accelerator reveals 14 “AI-driven” companies in its Canadian cohort
Class of 2026 marks the first time 10-week program has hosted a startup from Sudbury.
Ottawa gives NRC $900 million for drone innovation hub and defence-focused IRAP stream
Commitment comes through $6.6-billion Defence Industrial Strategy.
Dominion Dynamics says it will invest $50 million to build a “sovereign autonomous wingman”
Uncrewed aircraft will be designed to fly alongside crewed fighters.