Michelle McBane knows how to play the long game
From nurturing ideas to backing women-led companies, the founder of StandUp Ventures says patience is everything.
FLO charges ahead with $136 million CAD to expand network, product line
EV charging firm sees support from EDC, CDPQ, Investissement Québec, and more in latest financing round.
Toronto, Vancouver slip in Startup Genome’s 2024 rankings as Montréal, Calgary, Ottawa rise
Smaller Canadian cities make strides in 2024 as larger ecosystems lose some of their lustre.
Propel unveils new Validation cohort of early-stage founders in Atlantic Canada
Meanwhile, Halifax accelerator Tribe is seeking Black early-stage founders for its START program.
Dapper Labs reaches tentative settlement in NBA Top Shot class-action suit
The settlement, if approved, would require Dapper Labs to make a $4-million payment.
Executive turnover continues in Canadian tech as Ratehub names new CEO
Healwell, TryCycle, Userful, and more also make changes to the top.
Federal, BC privacy watchdogs investigating Certn over its use of personal data
Investigation will examine Certn’s tenant-screening services and its compliance with privacy laws.
Canadian-founded Staging Labs acquired by Merkle Science
Staging Labs uses real-time tech to detect and block malicious crypto transactions.
Surveillance hardware tech startup Vosker secures $171.2 million CAD in debt financing
Startup develops solar-powered remote-monitoring cameras that work without Wi-Fi or electricity.
MaRS makes layoffs as part of business model “resetting”
Innovation hub wants to “significantly increase engagement with the private sector and philanthropic circles.”
Feds resume SDTC funding under NRC following damning AG report
Auditor General found “significant lapses” in STDC’s governance and management of public money.
Hunting remote sea mines helped Kraken Robotics’ revenue swell in Q1
Firm helping the Canadian Navy identify and dispose of underwater explosives off Canada’s coasts.
Apollo Insurance closes $18.5 million CAD for new buy now, pay later subsidiary
FinShore allows Apollo’s customers to defer payments on their insurance premiums.
After validating “enterprise farming playbook” in the US, IntelliCulture closes $3.5 million
AgTech startup is now looking to grow its team, double down on R&D.
These three organizations are making tech hires in Ontario
Ripple, Koru, and Western University are calling on Ontarians to join their tech teams.