Google to launch first Canadian accelerator in Kitchener-Waterloo
Google is launching an accelerator for early-stage tech startups in Kitchener-Waterloo. The accelerator will be the tech giant’s…
Faire opens new office in Kitchener as part of ‘commitment to Canada’
Faire, a wholesale marketplace startup based in the Kitchener-Waterloo region and San Francisco, is set to unveil its new Canadian…
C2 Montréal unveils new wave of speakers for 2020 conference
C2 Montréal has announced new additions to the roster of speakers for the conference’s ninth edition, being held in May.…
Artificial intelligence company Ambyint raises $19.9 million CAD Series B
Calgary cleantech company Ambyint, which specializes in AI-powered solutions for the oil and gas industry, has secured a $19.9…
Scale Without Borders launches masterclass for newcomer entrepreneurs
Scale Without Borders, an initiative targeted toward entrepreneurs who are newcomers to Canada, has opened applications for…
Narwhal List 2020 tracks a year of massive raises, 42 potential Canadian Unicorns
In partnership with MaRS Discovery District, Communitech, and Invest Ottawa, Charles Plant, the founder of the Narwhal Project,…
Today in hires: Instacart, BlueCat
Recently, two tech organizations have announced new members to their teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is joining and what…
Accelerate Okanagan to hold second OKGN Angel Summit in March
British Columbia-based tech hub Accelerate Okanagan will be hosting its OKGN Angel Summit on March 12, where it will hold its…
Waterfront Toronto pushes back Sidewalk Labs deadline, responds to CCLA lawsuit
When BetaKit last checked in on the ongoing Sidewalk Labs’ Quayside project, the Alphabet company had released its Digital…
Today in hires: C2 International, CDPQ, Good News Ventures
Three Canadian companies have filled positions on their leadership teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is joining and what they…
Today in funding: Contxtful, Lexop
Two Canadian startups have recently raised fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how…
OpenPhone announces new features, $2.6 million CAD round closed in 2018
OpenPhone, which provides businesses and startups with cloud-based phone numbers, announced Wednesday a raise of $2.6 million…
Today in cleantech: Hopper, GHGSat
Recently, two Canadian startups have announced new initiatives intended to help improve the environment and promote ecological…
Janet Bannister named managing partner of Real Ventures
Montréal-based early-stage venture capital firm Real Ventures has named Janet Bannister as managing partner. While Real will…
FrontFundr approved to bring crowdfunding platform to Ontario
FrontFundr, an equity crowdfunding platform, has received discretionary approval from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)…