Canadian tech leaders launch Build Canada for AI-refined policy ideas from entrepreneurs
Supporters include leaders from Shopify, Wealthsimple, and Cohere.
Waabi inks partnership with investor Volvo to develop and deploy self-driving trucks
CEO says deal gives Waabi next puzzle piece it needs for autonomous trucking at scale.
VueReal secures $58.4-million CAD Series C to boost its semiconductor production
Existing backers double down on Kitchener-Waterloo microprinting tech startup.
OneVest closes $29-million CAD Series B led by Salesforce Ventures to fuel US expansion
FinTech startup aims to hire 100 employees over the next year.
Plutera Capital buys Hardbacon’s assets out of bankruptcy following 2024 shutdown
Newly launched affiliate marketing firm aims to restructure and transform the former FinTech startup.
QueerTech launches new 2SLGBTQIA+ accelerator and names Virtual Gurus’ Bobbie Racette board chair
The program launch follows QueerTech’s acquisition of Gradient Spaces last year.
Xanadu claims networking breakthrough with new photonic quantum computer Aurora
Aurora “marks a pivotal milestone” on the path to useful quantum computers.
Former Plooto CEO Hamed Abbasi on trial for alleged sexual assault
Abbasi’s trial began this week at the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto.
Tailscale hits 10,000 paid business clients after doubling customer base in 10 months
Corporate VPN startup has seen rapid growth amid strong demand from AI companies.
Broadsight appoints Steve Lowry as CEO to help UBC spinout build “the Salesforce for comms”
Co-founder Kurt Heinrich transitions to CSO in leadership shuffle.
Doctor-led Oxford Cancer Analytics closes $16-million CAD Series A to improve early lung cancer detection
UK and Toronto-based startup applies proteomics and AI to blood tests.
Carebook joins parade of public Canadian tech companies returning private
Since its TSXV debut, Carebook’s stock price has lost more than 95 percent of its value.
1Password builds on B2B growth with acquisition of UK-based Trelica
The deal marks 1Password’s largest-ever acquisition by company revenue.
Bench had a crazier holiday break than your startup
Bench acquired by Employer.com three days after abrupt Dec. 27 closure.
In 2024, Canada struggled to find its place in the global AI race
Canada can’t outspend its peers. So how might it outsmart them?