Google sister company Verily set to expand to Kitchener-Waterloo
Another American tech firm has set its sights on a Canadian expansion. San-Francisco-based medical device company Verily Life Sciences plans to open a new…
Today in hires: Snapcommerce, Properly, RenoRun, Notch
Four Canadian startups have recently brought on new team members to add to their teams, including Properly, RenoRun, Notch, and Snapcommerce. Here’s a breakdown…
Conexus launching new accelerator, venture fund to strengthen Saskatchewan’s AgTech ecosystem
Regina-based Conexus Credit Union is set to announce two new initiatives in an effort to make Saskatchewan a global leader in AgTech. Conexus, through…
Today in acquisitions: Modern Campus, Kovo HealthTech, OSF Digital, DeFi Technologies, Bubblebox
Over the past week, a number of Canadian tech companies have been involved in acquisitions, including Modern Campus, Kovo HealthTech, OSF Digital, DeFi Technologies,…
Amplitude Ventures’ precision health fund exceeds $200 million target following final close
Montréal-headquartered healthtech investment firm Amplitude Ventures has completed the final close of its precision health-focused fund. The firm declined to disclose its final close…
Lynsey Thornton latest Shopify leader to depart company
Shopify’s managing director of US West, Lynsey Thornton, has departed the e-commerce company. In a tweet shared Tuesday, Thornton stated she officially left the…
After nearly doubling revenue during pandemic, Introhive raises $121.3 million CAD
Fredericton-based Introhive, which offers an artificial intelligence-powered sales and revenue acceleration platform, has closed a $121.3 million CAD ($100 million USD) Series C round…
Employee wellness software firm LifeSpeak files for TSX IPO
Toronto-based employee wellness and software-as-a-service company LifeSpeak has officially filed to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). LifeSpeak plans to trade under…
AbCellera secondary deal sees senior leaders sell 11.9 million shares
Vancouver-based biotechnology firm AbCellera has announced a new secondary deal, which saw entities owned and controlled by senior leaders at the company, including CEO…
Despite pandemic challenges, new business creation in Canada was strong over the last year
Despite the many challenges faced by Canadian businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurship and new business creation were strong over the last year, according…
Kovo HealthTech lists on TSX Venture Exchange
Vancouver-based Kovo HealthTech, a company that creates, acquires, and grows healthtech businesses, is now trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). Kovo filed a…
Shopify, Affirm open access to buy now, pay later service for US merchants
Canadian e-commerce firm Shopify and American buy now, pay later (BNPL) tech company Affirm have opened up access to Shop Pay Installments for eligible…
Q4 looks to raise $150 million CAD through IPO
Toronto-based investor relations (IR) software company Q4 has priced its planned initial public offering and is looking to raise $150 million CAD. In its…