Today in Acquisitions: IntelliGO, Symon.AI
In the past few weeks, several companies have made announcements on acquiring Canadian technology startups. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers and shakers. IntelliGO…
Scotiabank donates $750,000 to University of Ottawa to launch ethical AI initiative
Scotiabank has donated $750,000 in funding to the University of Ottawa to launch a new initiative to identify solutions to issues related to ethical…
Today in cohorts: VentureLAB, Climate Ventures
Two Canadian programs have recently announced that new companies or individuals are joining their ranks. Here’s the latest on Canadian tech cohorts. VentureLAB announces…
ATB Financial to host open finance hackathon in February
Alberta-based ATB Financial is hosting an open finance hackathon on February 7 and 9 at Mount Royal University in Calgary. The hackathon aims to…
Nicoya launches third product following $10 million CAD raise
Shortly after raising $10 million CAD in Series A funding, Kitchener-based healthtech startup Nicoya has launched what it calls “the world’s first digital benchtop…
Innovate Financial Health announces startups in first-ever cohort of impact accelerator
Innovate Financial Health, a national non-profit that supports technology to improve Canadians’ financial health, has announced the participants and launch of the first-ever cohort…
Mogo experimenting with carbon offset program for new digital spending account
Mogo, a Vancouver-based FinTech startup, is hopping on the climate action wagon as it tries out a carbon offset program for its newly-launched digital…
Lori Casselman named as president and CRO of healthtech startup Wello
Calgary-based healthcare provider INLIV has appointed Lori Casselman as the president and chief revenue officer (CRO) of its healthtech spinout Wello, a virtual healthcare…
ePACT receives $2.5 million debt financing from CIBC Innovation Banking
Vancouver-based online emergency preparedness network ePACT has received $2.5 million growth capital financing from CIBC Innovation Banking. The startup’s co-founder and CEO Christine Sommers…
Women, minorities still underrepresented in Montreal senior leadership despite increase: report
Women and minorities remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles in the Greater Montreal Area, despite an increase in representation within those roles, a study…
Today in accelerators: FounderFuel, Founder Institute, BDO Canada
Three programs meant to accelerate startup growth, led by FounderFuel, Founder Institute, and BDO Canada, have announced new events for 2020. FounderFuel opens applications…
Vidyard receives $15 million credit financing from BMO Technology and Innovation Banking Group
Kitchener-based Vidyard, a startup that provides online video hosting for businesses, has received a $15 million credit facility from BMO Technology and Innovation Banking…
mCloud to acquire Atlanta-based 3D tech company following TSX Venture Exchange debut
Vancouver-based mCloud, an AI-powered asset management firm, has acquired Atlanta-based 3D technology company Construction System Associates (CSA) for $657,270 CAD ($500,000 USD). The acquisition…