BetaKit is the official online sponsor of the MasterCard N>XT Developer Challenge!
We’re incredibly proud to announce that BetaKit is the official online sponsor of the upcoming MasterCard N>XT Developer…
Qriffic puts an end to wait times, brings joy to customers via text alerts
Tom Petty once sang “the waiting is the hardest part.” He was speaking about a girl, but waiting – for anything…
Waterloo-based Printchomp expands reach into the United States, now has 1,000 printers in its network
Waterloo-based Printchomp has been busy over the past 12-months. The ‘customized goods search engine for the print industry’…
Thalmic Labs graduates from the VeloCity Garage, sets up larger shop in Kitchener
Stephen Lake, Matthew Bailey and Aaron Grant have had an incredible year since starting Thalmic Labs. Apparently when they…
Welcome back to BetaKit – a site dedicated to Canadian Startups!
It takes courage and determination to start your own business. Being a startup is a tough choice, it can sometimes be very…
Apple acquires Toronto-based Locationary, will bring big data to their mapping service
After deciding to drop Google Maps as their mapping service on iOS devices, Apple’s first foray into Maps was a definitive…
AcuityAds receives $3 million from BEST Funds, will be used to accelerate sales
Toronto-based AcuityAds has received an injection of $3 million from VC firm BEST Funds. Acuity was founded in 2009 and has…
VeloCity Venture Fund Finals and Demo Day are happening on July 25th
Over $100,000 is on the table for a select few start-ups who’ll be pitching their ideas during the Spring 2013 VeloCity…
1000Startups initiative aims to highlight 1000 Canadian startups
The team at Startup Canada have launched their 1000 Startup initiative. A huge undertaking that aims to highlight 1,000 Canadian…
BDC Venture Capital invests $1.5 million into 10 Canadian start-ups
BDC Venture Capital has announced a $1.5 million investment into 10 Canadian start-ups, each receiving $150,000. BDC declared…
L33dr.ly scores the $80,000 Startupfest 2013 grand prize
The Startupfest 2013 in Montreal was a grand success and the big $80,000 grand prize, which includes design and branding support,…
Indiegogo says you should “know your why” when starting a business
You have an idea and you want people to back it. Where do you go if you can’t receive immediate cash from the investor…
Marc Garneau on building your business: Trust your crew
Marc Garneau is a proud Canadian, retired astronaut turned politician. He was the first Canadian in space and during his career…
Gallery: A few pictures from Startupfest 2013
Montreal has once again been lit up with Startup dreams. For the 3rd year in a row, Startupfest has come back to the city and…
Samsung’s vision of the future includes dual-screen devices and wearable tech
Samsung is one of the world leaders when it comes to technology. They recently showed off a vision of what they believe the…