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.
Beacon buys New York’s Haize Labs to boost AI reliability across its portfolio
AI rollup firm aims to help its Main Street software businesses deploy AI they can trust.
Robinhood opens new Canadian HQ in Toronto as Canada becomes a “priority” market
Starting with crypto, the US brokerage aims to bring more competition to Canada.
Orbits secures $2 million USD to manage home logistics with AI
A16z Speedrun, N49P, Garage back Orbits’ consumer launch of AI household assistant.
Amplify Capital prepares to place more early-stage bets with $60-million third impact fund
Ten-year-old VC firm will back up to 30 companies, with a focus on climate, health, and work tech.
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Portage closes fourth FinTech VC fund at $600 million USD
Portage is the FinTech investment arm of Power Corporation-owned Sagard.