Volta Air wins $110,000 grand prize at Innovate BC-New Ventures competition
Richmond-based Volta Air, which develops electric and zero-emission transport refrigeration units for delivery use, received…
PAI Health fitness platform raises $9 million to expand into insurance
Vancouver-based PAI Health, which provides a platform to monitor heart rate data and provide personalized recommendations on…
Lazaridis Institute announces Scale-Up cohort, plans to launch women founders program
The Lazaridis Institute has announced the latest cohort of its Scale-Up program and the addition of a brand new program. Now…
SaaS Masterclass digs deep into the realities of scaling
On Thursday, Espresso Capital and the Lazaridis Institute co-hosted a masterclass for SaaS companies hoping to scale as part…
Capital One’s Jennifer Jackson says empathy, inclusivity key to scaling leadership
Scaling fast is high-priority for startups, but culture can often fall by the wayside. While creating a supportive environment…
Shopify investing $500 million in new Toronto office
Shopify is dedicating $500 million to expanding its presence in Toronto. The Ottawa-based company opened its first Toronto…
MaRS report analyzes diversity, inclusion, and belonging of Toronto tech
During Elevate’s Talent Day, MaRS released its Tech For All report aimed at sharing research on the state of diversity,…
Canadian tech leaders form coalition advocating for new blockchain regulation
Several Canadian tech founders have banded together to launch an initiative aimed at supporting the country’s fledgling…
WeWork launches early-stage startup lab in Toronto
WeWork is launching WeWork Labs in Toronto, its first Lab in Canada. Launched in early 2018, WeWork Labs provides early-stage…
Daisy Intelligence wins $5 million pitch prize at Elevate
During Elevate’s Techfest, several startups pitched on stage for the chance to win millions in funding. The ElevateR competition…
Instacart hiring 200 tech workers in new Toronto hub
Instacart is expanding its Canada presence with the opening of a new Toronto office and plans to hire 200 people. “When I…
White Star Capital’s second Canadian tech ecosystem report shows maturation
Venture firm White Star Capital has released an updated report outlining developments in the Canadian tech ecosystem over the…
Golden Ventures launches platform to connect Canadian talent
Toronto-based venture firm Golden Ventures has launched a new platform aimed at exposing more opportunities in the Canadian…
MaRS announces plans to open new space on Toronto’s waterfront
The MaRS Discovery District is in the final stages of securing a lease within the planned Waterfront Innovation Centre in Toronto.…
Toronto-based Cluep acquired by Impact Group for $53 million CAD
Toronto-based Cluep has been acquired by sales and marketing agency Impact Group. TechCrunch reports that the company was acquired…