Google opens two more accelerators to Canadian startups as remote becomes the new reality
Google has opened up two more accelerators to Canadian startups as the new remote reality makes it easier to offer the programs…
Mogo to acquire 20 percent stake in Coinsquare for $56.4 million as crypto space heats up
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Mogo has agreed to purchase a 20 percent equity stake in cryptocurrency startup Coinsquare.…
Mortgage startup Homewise secures $3 million, sees “substantial” growth during pandemic
Homewise, a Toronto-based proptech startup that aims to help homebuyers secure a mortgage through its online platform, has…
Gaming company LEAF debuts on TSX following $159 million acquisition of East Side Games
Vancouver-based company LEAF Mobile, which develops mobile games, has listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). LEAF joined…
Digital Technology Supercluster invests $2.5 million into new telehealth wound care project
The Digital Technology Supercluster is investing $2.5 million into a new $3.1 million initiative aimed to help wound patients…
Toronto FinTech startup Payfare files to go public on Toronto Stock Exchange
Toronto-based startup Payfare, which offers FinTech software for gig economy workers and employers, has filed to go public…
Report shows overview of Canadian proptech sector as real estate undergoes digital transformation
Over the last year, the property sector has undergone major transformations, including the acceleration of technology adoption.…
Following changes to business, Coinsquare launches crypto trading app
Toronto-based crypto startup Coinsquare has launched a new app that allows Canadians to buy, sell, and trade digital assets.…
With $29 million, MAIN Québec renews startup coaching program to support 375 startups
Mouvement des accélérateurs d’innovation du Québec (MAIN Québec) is re-launching its startup coaching program with new…
Cavelo raises $1.3 million pre-seed as it looks to help companies regain control of their data
Cavelo, a Kitchener-Waterloo-based SaaS startup, has raised a $1.3 million CAD pre-seed round of financing. The first-time…
Fiscal third-quarter sees Lightspeed continue growth trajectory with revenue increasing 79 percent year-over-year
Lightspeed POS saw another quarter of growth, with a 79 percent year-over-year (YoY) increase in revenue for its fiscal third-quarter…
Privacy Commissioner claims facial recognition company Clearview AI violated Canadian privacy laws
A new report from the federal privacy commissioner and three provincial counterparts claims that Clearview AI, an American…
Today in funding: Certn, Clover, Flosonics Medical, VEERUM, ChrysaLabs, sMedia
In recent days, six Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who…
Today in acquisitions: Flexiti, Athena Software, Vanrx Pharmasystems
This week, three Canadian startups and organizations have been involved in acquisition deals, including Flexiti, Athena Software,…
Report: Late-stage Canadian venture deals increase in 2020, driven by influx of US capital
The share of late-stage Canadian tech venture deals increased in 2020 amid an influx of capital from investors based in the…