FinTech chatbot startup Finn AI gets acquired by former partner Glia
Finn AI has also worked with Visa, BMO, and ATB Financial.
Alberta Innovates launches $10 million agri-food, bioindustrial funding program
Applications are open to SMEs that show a clear value proposition for Alberta.
Government of Canada invests $506 million into AI, computer science research
University of Calgary, University of Victoria, Memorial University to secure research funding.
DOT Mind Unlock wins #CollisionConf 2022 startup pitch competition
DOT can measure people’s brainwave activity using headsets.
Flipp acquires digital savings content platform Reebee
As grocery prices spike, Flipp and Reebee consolidate to help more Canadians save money.
Vision Greens raises $7 million CAD for NASA vertical farming tech
The Welland farm wants to take a bite out of the $19 billion global vertical farming market.
Beehivr secures $1 million from Investissement Québec to launch digital sales room solution
Beehivr aims to help more businesses maintain lasting relationships with clients.
Parallelz raises $3 million to challenge how app stores deliver, distribute apps
“Soon, sharing a mobile app will be as easy as sharing a meme.”
Twitter selects Canada as test market for new longform writing feature
When 280 characters isn’t enough, Twitter offers 2,500 words
Ataccama secures $150 million from Bain Capital’s Tech Opportunities Fund
The Toronto data management startup cuts ties with bootstrapping.
Autozen secures $5.1 million to expand car marketplace in Canada, US
Autozen has secured over $5.1 million in what it described as an oversubscribed seed round.
MaRS, KPMG Canada partner to launch Climate Impact Accelerator
The accelerator aims to connect corporations with cleantech startups to advance climate innovation.
BBTV reduces workforce by 14 percent following revenue decline in Q1
Layoffs continue to sweep Canada’s tech sector.
FTX buys registered crypto trading platform Bitvo to expand into Canada
Bitvo is one of the few Canadian crypto companies registered as a restricted dealer.
Collision unveils 28 Canadian startups shortlisted for pitch competition
Collision expects to see 35,000 attendees in-person after two years of being online.