RainStick Shower soaks up $2.6 million CAD as it eyes expansion in Canada and the US
The startup’s product was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023.
Scanning new horizons for healthtech expansion
How ventureLAB is helping a Brazilian medical device startup build credibility in the Canadian market.
Accelerator Centre appoints alum Ruth Casselman as permanent CEO
Casselman, whose startup completed the accelerator’s program in 2017, has been interim CEO since March.
Xatoms, Juno win big at Startupfest 2024
Xatoms wins three awards totalling $250,000, while Juno scores $100,000, plus BDC matching offers.
Three companies hiring tech workers in Montréal
Did Startupfest pique your curiosity about Montréal tech? LGS, Genpact, and Intact are hiring in the city.
After reaching $100 million USD in ARR, Vena becomes Canada’s latest “centaur” company
Vena says it is benefitting from “strong, predictable growth.”
Armed with $782,000 CAD in pre-seed funding, MedReddie eyes new markets
Startup aims to speed up the technology procurement process for healthcare providers.
Swift Medical among the latest #CDNtech companies to appoint new leaders as industry executive turnover continues
Changes in top leadership also hit Faire, Kovo HealthTech, goeasy, CFI, and more.
D2L and MDF Commerce expand software portfolios with latest acquisitions
Recently privatized MDF Commerce acquires EcoInteractive as D2L purchases H5P Group.
Bell acquires #CDNtech companies Stratejm and CloudKettle to beef up cloud capabilities
Deals aim to boost Bell’s offerings in cybersecurity and Salesforce expertise.
Ex-RBC, Fairstone Bank, Credit Karma execs launch direct-to-consumer personal loans platform
Fig, a subsidiary of Fairstone Bank, initially launched through partnerships with companies like Borrowell.
Accessible transportation platform gives cities options to Spare
With growth financing from CIBC Innovation Banking, Vancouver-based transit solution will focus on AI integrations.
Federal government invests in seven hydrogen-focused cleantech projects in Alberta
Aurora Hydrogen, Quantiam Technologies, Innova Hydrogen receive a collective $5 million.
The Firehood, Pond-Deshpande Centre launch program to support Atlantic Canada women, non-binary founders
firestarter will send 10 companies to participate in Elevate Festival this fall.
Trader Corporation and Freelance.ca strengthen their online marketplaces through new acquisitions
Freelance.ca scoops up Workhoppers, while Trader purchases Collateral Management Solutions.