The BetaKit Quiz, Nov. 1, 2024
Zombie ideas, stolen money, and a “shit job.” Test your knowledge of #CDNtech news.
BC’s Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy makes $3 million available for women-led cleantech companies
New funding aims to address the underrepresentation of women founders in Canada’s cleantech ecosystem.
George Damian named new executive director of the Venture Capital Association of Alberta
Damian takes over from Omi Velasco, who grew the VCAA’s membership by 130 percent in just two years.
Mave reveals $2 million CAD in pre-seed funding following beta launch of real estate AI assistant
Startup wants to reduce the hours agents and brokers spend on administrative tasks.
Vantage Points: Anne Stevens explains how Canada almost lost AbCellera to the US
AbCellera wants to be BC’s life sciences anchor company. It almost didn’t happen.
Vantage points: Josh Nilson thinks BC should focus on its sector strengths
East Side Games co-founder says Canada’s “forgotten stepchild” is a global leader in gaming and climate tech.
Canadian-founded, YC-backed Revyl closes $1.5 million CAD to help companies catch bugs with AI
Uber experiment leads to bug-solving spinout built to replicate end-user testing.
The BetaKit Quiz, Oct. 25, 2024
Political mudslinging, zombie startups, and Clio’s CEO gets candid. Test your knowledge of #CDNtech news.
Planetary Technologies secures $15.8-million CAD Series A to alkalize the oceans and fight climate change
Startup’s platform claims to to enhance the ocean’s ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Moment Energy secures $28.1 million CAD from US Department of Energy to establish gigafactory in Texas
New facility is expected to produce one gigawatt hour annually, enough to power over 750,000 homes.
“Intensely patriotic” Jack Newton shares practical approach to scaling Clio at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver
Clio’s CEO and founder reminds Canadian tech entrepreneurs there’s more than one way to build.
Phaseshift Technologies raises $4.1 million CAD to fuse material discovery with AI
Startup to commercialize advanced engineering materials for aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
Top Down Ventures completes $10-million USD first close of new venture fund for managed service providers
Leaders from ScalePad, Fully Managed aim to raise a total of $25 million USD in 2025.
Free Agent is building a LinkedIn-style career marketplace for athletes
Startup founded by Team Canada’s Kirsten Toth wants to support athletes in their post-sport careers.
The BetaKit Quiz, Oct. 18, 2024
Industrial espionage, VC shake-ups, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. Test your knowledge of #CDNtech news.