Busbud closes $14 million CAD, acquires Recorrido to fuel Latin American expansion
Chilean energy firm COPEC’s venture arm led the round.
Chilean energy firm COPEC’s venture arm led the round.
Operto is eyeing international expansion and new verticals like hotels.
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Golden Ventures and partners from Tiger Global and Garage Capital also invested in the Shopify alum-led fund.
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Shopify’s share price has dropped 18 percent following market open.
Alongside used some of the funding to acquire CareerBeacon in December.
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The Government of Québec has committed $6.5 million to the program.