Neo Financial’s Series B leads Calgary’s venture funding bounce back in Q3
Following a two-year low for tech investment, Calgary’s tech ecosystem saw a return to health in the third quarter of 2021,…
BC’s tech investment boom continued in Q3
With over $900 million raised by British Columbia’s tech startups, venture investment in the province stayed strong in the…
In Q3, Toronto startups broke venture funding records… again
Toronto tech startups once again broke venture funding records, raising over $1.6 billion through 53 deals in Q3 2021, according…
Twitter eyes Canada as product launchpad amid developer hiring spree
Throughout 2021, scores of global tech companies have signalled their intentions to grow their presence in Canada. Among these…
Galvanize’s journey from “written off” tech company to $1 billion exit
Earlier this year, Vancouver-based software firm Galvanize was acquired by New York-based Diligent Corporation. The deal’s…
Techstars Toronto tapped for second cohort as early-stage accelerator expands
In an effort to expand the capacity of its early-stage startup accelerator program, Techstars Toronto is increasing the size…
BC set a new venture funding record in Q2 as total investment eclipsed previous quarter
Tech startups in British Columbia raised over $1 billion in the second quarter of 2021, slightly eclipsing total investment…
Lack of late-stage deals in Q2 deflated Calgary venture funding to two-year low
With no late-stage deals, the second quarter of 2021 marked the Calgary tech ecosystem’s lowest quarter for venture funding…
Toronto tech smashed venture funding records in Q2 with $1.46 billion raised
Toronto tech set a new record for venture funding during the second quarter of 2021, one of several milestones smashed according…
Montréal saw best venture funding quarter yet in Q2 as local startups clinched more megadeals
Over the last year, Montréal has often relied on one megadeal to keep venture funding levels healthy each quarter. But in…
ApplyBoard, Faire megadeals pushed Waterloo Region tech funding to new record in Q2
Tech startups in the Waterloo Region raised $749.7 million in venture funding during the second quarter of 2021, making Q2…
How KitchenMate evolved its foodservice product for the post-pandemic workplace
Food has quietly played a big role at the office in recent decades. Reports indicate good food choices can boost morale, build…
Following rebrand, Notch raises $12.5 million CAD to bring restaurant supply chain software to new markets
Toronto-based startup Notch has secured $12.5 million CAD ($10 million USD) in funding, as the startup looks to expand its…
Ready to launch: how StarSpec is building the bits to get us to space faster
Last year, for the first time in human history, humans were sent into space in a vehicle not built or owned by a government.…
Following string of exits, Rhino Ventures expands focus across Canada for third fund
With six exits under its belt, including Thinkific’s $184 million initial public offering, Rhino Ventures is looking to take…