EdTech game developer Prodigy Education adds CFO to refreshed leadership team
After September 2022 “reset,” Prodigy has set its sights back on sustainable growth.
Shopify beats Q4 estimates with strong holiday season, but stock still drops
Shopify aims to deliver “compelling mix of growth and profitability” in 2024.
Float secures $50-million credit facility from Silicon Valley Bank to expand its financial products
FinTech firm teams up with SVB again to grow its corporate credit offering.
Vector Institute leaders chart AI hub’s progress and the challenges that remain
Experts discuss AI safety, regulation, and how Canada can maintain global leadership.
Lightspeed exceeds fiscal Q3 revenue, profitability targets but company’s shares still slide
Growth will be Lightspeed’s “top priority” in the coming year, says CEO.
Nord Quantique claims industry first quantum error correction at qubit level
Québec startup aims to develop more scalable hardware for quantum computing.
As stablecoin compliance deadline looms, Canada’s crypto industry calls for consultation
Coinbase, Kraken, Wealthsimple, WonderFi among those urging CSA to reconsider crackdown on fiat-backed stablecoins.
C100 hires Michael Buhr as next leader, with Ray Newal out as CEO
Newal departs after a year and a half as CEO.
Toronto software companies Top Hat, Loopio, Wattpad make layoffs
Trio downsizes for second time in past year as tech cuts continue into 2024.
Government of Canada finally launches consultations on SR&ED modernization
Long-awaited review of key R&D tax credit to focus on boosting IP creation and retention.
University of Calgary’s “venture philanthropy fund” UCeed targets pre-seed funding gap
Three and a half years since its launch, UCeed has grown into one of Canada’s most active early-stage investors.
In banking licence pursuit, Koho is chasing a “seat at the table” and real competition
Former Tangerine CEO Peter Aceto tapped to lead Koho Bank.
After years of providing free accounting and invoicing software, Wave rolls out paid model
CSO says new tiered, subscription-based pricing gives Wave a “sustainable way to grow.”
CBIV surpasses $135 million CAD in final close to back women, children-focused healthtech startups
With Fund I, Toronto’s CBIV targets both market returns and impact.
Climate tech VC ArcTern Ventures closes $450-million CAD Fund III from large institutions
ArcTern’s LPs include TD, CPPIB, Allianz, OPTrust, Church Pension Group, and Credit Suisse.