Mecka AI reveals $60-million USD Series B round backed by Sequoia, Nvidia
Startup aims to provide the real-world training data required to deploy robots.
BioRender launches AI agent for building scientific research images
Software startup aims to offer a more accurate alternative to general-purpose AI.
Athlete-led Endo launches with $815,000 to modernize sports agencies
Relay Ventures backs startup’s plan to close the endorsement “information gap” with AI.
CyberWorks lands $1-million Canadian Armed Forces contract
GTA startup inks agreement to provide autonomous vehicles to Canada’s military.
Software startup Polygrade emerges from stealth to build AI for home warranty claims
Former Setter, Sears Home Services leaders launch with $6.3 million USD in seed funding.
Canada’s major projects boom is a big opportunity for smaller firms, but hurdles remain
BDC report says the country’s infrastructure push could require help from 280,000 SMBs.
Ex-Vanguard exec aims to launch Canada’s first investment dealer solely focused on prediction markets
Atul Tiwari and fellow domestic finance vets seek regulatory approval to build Verdx.
OSCP closes $6-million USD Series A round to power navigation without GPS
Montréal photonics startup aims to disrupt the IMU market with a smaller, more accurate alternative.
Peripheral hires former Meta Reality Labs exec to lead volumetric video push
Ex-Intel Sports director Shaun Carrigan helped develop pivotal tech for the NFL, MLB.
Femtum opens new Québec City factory to build more lasers for chipmakers
The $2.1-million headquarters dramatically expands production capacity as Femtum scales to meet data-centre boom.
Canada Rocket Company breaks ground on large engine test facility in London
Company says facility will create 40 jobs and help anchor its medium-lift launch vision.
ThoughtWire explores sale after debt-fuelled growth strategy fails
Toronto software firm has struggled to bounce back from COVID-19 and high debt burden.
Axya closes $17-million Series A to modernize manufacturing procurement
McRock, Yamaha, CIBC back Axya’s plan to help manufacturers automate sourcing and purchasing.
Blair Health secures $4.2 million to make specialized women’s care more accessible
Toronto startup aims to power “specialist-level care without the specialist wait.”
TD’s Layer 6 and Cohere embark on $25-million AI collaboration
The Big Six Canadian bank has teamed up with the country’s LLM maker to boost AI adoption.