Calgary Technologies breaks ground on planned innovation centre
The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, Calgary Parking Authority, Calgary Technologies Inc., and Zinc Ventures have broken ground to build Calgary’s new Platform Innovation Centre….
Pursuit, formerly Revlo, acquired by Twitch
Canadian-founded Pursuit (formerly Revlo) has been acquired by Twitch. Founded in 2014, Revlo allowed Twitch streamers to offer free virtual currency to engage with…
Faire raises $133 million CAD with Lightspeed Venture Partners and Y Combinator
Retail marketplace Faire has raised a $133 million CAD ($100 million USD) in a Series C round with YC Continuity and Lightspeed Venture Partners….
New Shakepay feature allows users to buy bitcoin with rounded up purchases
Shakepay, which allows Canadians to buy and sell digital currencies, is launching a new product dedicated to allowing users to buy bitcoin automatically by…
Yuri Navarro to step down as NACO CEO
Yuri Navarro is stepping down as CEO of the National Angel Capital Organization. Navarro will remain as CEO for at least an additional quarter…
L-SPARK and BlackBerry QNX announce first accelerator cohort
After announcing a joint accelerator in September, SaaS-focused L-SPARK and BlackBerry have selected seven companies to be part of their program. BlackBerry said it…
Accenture acquiring financial services assets from Zafin
Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire select professional services assets from Toronto-based Zafin. Targeted to financial institutions, Zafin’s financial services software facilitates…
Lori Casselman joins TribalScale as president and COO
Lori Casselman is joining TribalScale as president and COO. In her role, Casselman will be responsible for growing TribalScale’s revenue and international expansion. Casselman…
AI and FinTech: What’s next for Canada’s hottest sectors?
For the past several quarters, AI has been a tremendous source of funding and hype for Canada. With a federal government directive to invest…
Today in company updates: Zonetail and Mavencare expand to the US
In Toronto, two Toronto startups have announced expansions into the US. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers and shakers. Zonetail announces US launch of…
Evidence management platform SceneDoc acquired by Tyler Technologies
Toronto-based SceneDoc has been acquired by Tyler Technologies, a Texas-based provider of information management solutions and services for local governments. Launched in 2011, SceneDoc…
ACOA investing $280,500 to help Atlantic Canada companies expand in Massachusetts
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is investing $280,500 in Nova Scotia Business Inc.’s Scaleup Hub Cambridge program, which allows Atlantic Canada startups to expand…
Scooter-share platform Joyride planning global expansion
Toronto-based Joyride plans to launch its scooter-share offering with operators in “over a dozen” global markets scheduled for early 2019, according to a news…