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Josh Scott is BetaKit’s lead reporter. He is based in Toronto but breaks news and tells in-depth stories from across Canada about all types of technology companies and the folks building and backing them. He has won SABEW Canada’s 2023 Jeff Sanford Best Young Journalist and 2024 General Excellence - Reporter at a Small Publication awards. Josh’s coverage is more complete than his moustache and he’s always open to tips and pitches. You can reach him at josh.scott@betakit.com and @jossco.77 on Signal.

Dapper Labs cuts another 20 percent of staff while fending off class action suit

February 24, 2023

The move marks Dapper Labs’ second round of layoffs since November as it contends with declining NFT sales.

Dapper Labs faces lawsuit claiming NBA Top Shot NFTs are securities

February 23, 2023

Judge denies Dapper Labs’ request to toss out proposed class action in February 22 decision.

IrisCX secures $6.2 million CAD to help home product, services firms provide video-based customer support

February 23, 2023

IrisCX limits in-person service calls by empowering consumers to perform tasks traditionally done by technicians.

Canadian securities regulators tighten rules for crypto platforms following Voyager, Celsius, FTX collapse

February 22, 2023

CSA cracks down on stablecoins, prohibits leverage, raises expectations regarding asset custody and segregation.

Plum Caitlin MacGregor

Plum secures $8 million CAD to help big businesses navigate tight labour market

February 21, 2023

Plum aims to provide “missing dataset” companies need to tackle talent crisis.

Movement51

Movement51 launches investment readiness education program for women entrepreneurs across Canada

February 16, 2023

With backing from TD, Movement51 aims to close VC funding gap for gender-diverse founders.

Shopify building

Shopify posts 26 percent YoY revenue jump, but growth still below pandemic highs

February 15, 2023

Shopify beats analyst projections in Q4 with over $1.7 billion USD in revenue.

Doctor-backed Clinify secures $2 million CAD to help digitize African medical records

February 15, 2023

Fuelled by personal tragedy, Michael Omidele aims to transform African healthcare delivery, starting in Nigeria.

Real Ventures partners with Panache, Inovia to relaunch FounderFuel accelerator

February 14, 2023

Longstanding venture-backed startup program goes national with hybrid approach.

GreenSky expands team, secures $17 million first close of Fund V as firm sees opportunity amid the downturn

February 13, 2023

“When you get that kind of volatility … that’s when you get the best opportunities.”

Magnet Forensics office

Fight brews over Magnet Forensics’ proposed $1.8 billion acquisition by Thoma Bravo

February 10, 2023

Magnet Forensics shareholder contests deal; independent Magnet directors push back.

As unregulated crypto players collapse around the world, Netcoins expands into the US

February 10, 2023

Canadian firm aims to offer “compliant” alternative to unregistered US exchanges.

Garmin Canada Office

Garmin Canada to expand Alberta presence, hire for 200 STEM jobs

February 7, 2023

Garmin’s Canadian expansion comes as other Big Tech companies are cutting back.

Sam Pillar in front of Jobber logo

Jobber closes $100 million USD Series D amid strong demand for home services

February 7, 2023

Jobber hit $100 million in revenue in 2022, but CEO still sees plenty of room to grow.

CoinSmart's interface preview

CoinSmart to seek monetary damages from Coinsquare following collapse of acquisition deal

February 3, 2023

CoinSmart accepts deal is no more, intends to “commence legal proceedings against Coinsquare.”

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