BCF Ventures reaches $12 million in commitments for its ‘super angel’ fund
Montreal-based super angel fund BCF Ventures has announced that it has increased its potential fund size from $5 million to $12 million, and has…
Global Startup Genome report seeking participants for 2019 survey
Startup Genome is looking for entrepreneurs to participate and add their insights for its 2019 survey. The yearly report dives into tracking ecosystems and…
Calgary launches Digital Dollars currency
The city of Calgary has announced the inception of Calgary Digital Dollars, making it the first city in Canada to create its own unique…
Mysa raises $2 million to develop smart home thermostats
Newfoundland-based smart-home company Mysa has announced that they have secured a second round of investment. The equity funding round is worth over $2 million,…
Meal kit delivery service Fresh Prep raises $3.3 million
Vancouver-based meal kit delivery service Fresh Prep has closed its first round of financing, raising $3.3 million through a mix of equity and debt…
Espresso Capital opens Montreal office
Toronto-based venture debt firm Espresso Capital has announced the opening of its new Montreal office. “Without question, there is huge potential in Quebec,” said…
Today in AI: CIFAR names new AI research chairs, Stradigi launches new AI entertainment program
Several Canadian startups have made announcements in artificial intelligence. Here’s the latest on Canada’s AI movers and shakers. 29 researchers named to first cohort…
Three 3D development startups get funding from Innovative Solutions Canada
In December 2017, as part of the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) challenge program, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) launched the 3D Printing…
Ribitt raises $600,000 to help independent retailers offer rewards programs
Toronto-based Ribitt has raised $600,000 in seed round funding from an undisclosed group of angel investors. Ribitt’s rewards program is tailored for independent merchants….
Small Business Minister Mary Ng appoints Sheldon Levy as special advisor
Canadian Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Mary Ng has announced that CEO of NEXT Canada Sheldon Levy has been named special advisor…
Université de Montréal and the Fonds de recherche du Québec launch ethical guidelines for AI
Université de Montréal, in collaboration with the Fonds de recherche du Québec, has announced the Montréal Declaration for Responsible Development of Artificial Intelligence, a…
Nectar’s Xavier De Briey wants to help save the bees, to help save the world
As part of a regular series powered by Dell Small Business, BetaKit asks business leaders to share their advice for growing small businesses. Apiary…
Six early-stage Atlantic Canadian startups join Volta Cohort
Six Atlantic Canadian technology startups were selected to each receive a $25,000 investment from Volta Cohort, a micro-fund co-founded by Volta, BDC Capital, Innovacorp…