Wave CEO Kirk Simpson to step down three years after acquisition by H&R Block
Former Mastercard, Afterpay exec Zahir Khoja will replace Simpson.
Snowman gaming studio spinout Pok Pok closes $3.9 million CAD to help kids learn through play
Apple Design Award-winning Pok Pok has secured backing from gaming VCs.
Amid crypto crash, WonderFi makes case for long-term survival
Following Bitbuy acquisition, WonderFi has reduced staff by at least 15 to 20 percent.
CapIntel closes $14.2 million CAD Series A to fuel US expansion of wealth management sales platform
With help of US-based FinTech Collective, CapIntel aims to build on Canadian growth.
GoBolt buys same-day delivery startup BoxKnight to accelerate move into small parcel space
Acquisition comes as GoBolt looks to win big in US fulfillment market.
University of Waterloo quantum expert-led EvolutionQ aims to help orgs “prepare for the quantum age”
As quantum computing race heats up, EvolutionQ secures $7 million CAD for quantum-safe cybersecurity.
Legaltech unicorn Clio now also a centaur after hitting $100 million USD in ARR milestone
Amid glut of unicorns, Bessemer calls centaur status “true mark of an exceptional SaaS startup.”
1Password adds Shopify alum Erin Zipes as chief legal officer, doubling C-suite over past year
Zipes has experience scaling legal team, leading Shopify through IPO.
PayShepherd closes $3.8 million CAD to fuel North American expansion of contractor billing solution
Calgary FinTech firm aims to spot billing mistakes before it’s too late.
Starting with Ontario, Kruzee aims to become North America’s leading online driving school
Ratehub, Juno College alum-led Kruzee gears up for launch with $500,000.
Québec’s innovation minister “not happy” with province’s R&D commercialization
With new $7.5 billion SQRI2 strategy, Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon aims to close the productivity gap with Ontario.
Lightspeed turns NuOrder acquisition into new B2B supplier network
Lightspeed B2B “last step” in Lightspeed’s plan to turn bevy of acquisitions into new products.
Wealthsimple launches FinTech super app, combining startup’s financial products
What’s “better than a bank?” Mike Katchen thinks it’s a super app.
Manzil looks to expand Halal financial services platform with $2.44 million CAD, acquisition of Muslim Will
Manzil’s mandate is “to bring a digital Islamic financial institution to Canada.”
Think Research sees 142 percent rise in Q1 revenue fuelled by acquisitions, “major contract wins”
Despite Omicron-related “setbacks,” Think Research sees strong Q1 revenue growth.