Calgary’s Virtual Gurus launches virtual assistant app for Slack
Indigenous-led startup Virtual Gurus has launched a new virtual assistant app that aims to help users delegate their to-do…
Today in funding: Qohash, Sensei Labs, Wize, dealcloser, Zennea Technologies, Arbor
Six Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised…
Applications for Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator’s first virtual cohort close Feb. 1
A United States accelerator is currently accepting applications for its first cohort, from Black-led startups globally, and…
Wealthsimple Trade’s popularity soars amid Reddit-fuelled trading frenzy
Toronto-based Wealthsimple appears to be riding high on a wave of trading frenzy amid the ongoing short squeeze of GameStop…
Shopify, Technovation take women in STEM partnership global
With the help of global tech education non-profit Technovation, Shopify has increased its young women in science, technology,…
TMX Group launches automated platform to help companies secure capital amid increase in private placements
TMX Group, which owns and operates the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), has launched TMX dealLINX,…
Amazon invests $3 million CAD, partners with Canada Learning Code, Kids Code Jeunesse, TakingITGlobal on computer science education
Amazon has partnered with Canada Learning Code, Kids Code Jeunesse, and TakingITGlobal to help equip Canadians to navigate…
Tealbook raises $18.2 million CAD as COVID-19 increases demand for supply chain solutions
Toronto-based data startup Tealbook has raised $18.2 million CAD ($14.4 million USD) in Series A financing as it looks to capitalize…
Today in hires: Tulip, Mogo, NexTech, Alida, Bonjour Startup Montréal
Five Canadian organizations have brought on new team members, including Tulip, Mogo, NexTech, Alida, and Bonjour Startup Montréal.…
NGen Supercluster nears two-thirds of $230 million budget committed with new COVID-19 supply projects
The Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Supercluster has announced over $27 million CAD in manufacturing tech projects…
Eli raises $1.9 million CAD in seed funding to develop at-home hormone monitoring tech
Eli Science Inc. has raised a $1.9 million CAD ($1.5 million USD) seed round to target the historically underserved women’s…
Vancouver’s Autozen raises $4.2 million CAD to simplify private auto sales
Autozen, an online marketplace that aims to make it easier for car owners to sell their vehicles, has emerged from stealth…
As accessibility compliance deadline looms, CNIB, Ottawa firm partner to offer website audits to businesses
An Ottawa-based web design firm, Craft&Crew, has partnered with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) to…
UBC, UNB receive funding from feds, Bell for innovation programming
The Government of Canada and Bell each recently announced planned investments in cleantech and cybersecurity development totalling…
ServiceNow closes $230 million USD acquisition of Montreal’s Element AI
California-based software company ServiceNow has officially acquired Element AI for “approximately” $230 million…