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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.

Former EventMobi, Voiceflow leaders secure $2 million CAD to tackle retail merchandising with Merchkit

February 27, 2025

Startup aims to help retailers cut product launch timelines, operational costs via AI.

Opal announces $1.5 million USD to build “the operating system for ad agencies”

February 26, 2025

FinTech startup’s backers include Exit North Ventures and Bench co-founder Ian Crosby.

Dispersa closes $5.8 million to turn food waste into chemicals for everyday products

February 25, 2025

Cleantech startup’s seed round was financed entirely by Canadian investors.

David Dufresne and matt Roberts of CMD capital, together in an outdoor portrait

CMD Capital halts fundraising amid “tough” VC market

February 24, 2025

Experienced early-stage VCs say the “timing and context are wrong for us to raise a first-time fund.”

Former Toronto Raptor Pascal Siakam teams up with DMZ to launch EdTech accelerator

February 20, 2025

NBA Champion and Toronto tech hub aim to give early-stage EdTech startups a boost.

FinTech startup Reach sells majority stake to US-based Primus Capital

February 20, 2025

Calgary company looks to expand global reach and help clients navigate tariffs with new PE owner.

Glassbox announces $1.65 million in funding to “reimagine the spreadsheet” for corporate finance

February 18, 2025

Ex-investment banker aims to help former peers build financial models faster with AI.

Major media companies sue Cohere for alleged copyright infringement

February 13, 2025

Toronto Star, Condé Nast, Vox part of group alleging Cohere unfairly copied, used their content.

A pair of hands holding a mobile phone which has the Shopify logo on it

Shopify’s strong Q4 earnings complicated by Kanye West Nazi T-shirt controversy

February 11, 2025

The e-commerce firm has removed West’s store for violating its recently modified terms.

Alexi secures $4.5 million in venture debt from TD to develop AI tools for litigators

February 11, 2025

Debt financing comes eight months after legaltech startup’s $15-million Series A.

GTMfund closes $54-million USD Fund II to back more early-stage Canadian B2B SaaS startups

February 10, 2025

Vancouver VC firm plans to grow its Canadian team, invest more in Canada via Fund II.

Lightspeed to stay public company after strategic review

February 6, 2025

Lightspeed stock drops sharply despite share buyback promise following fiscal Q3 2025 earnings.

RetinaLogik ready to execute on vision with $1.1-million financing, Health Canada Class II approval

February 6, 2025

Portable eye care device startup sets sights on North American expansion.

Build Canada

Canadian tech leaders launch Build Canada for AI-refined policy ideas from entrepreneurs

February 4, 2025

Supporters include leaders from Shopify, Wealthsimple, and Cohere.

Waabi inks partnership with investor Volvo to develop and deploy self-driving trucks

February 4, 2025

CEO says deal gives Waabi next puzzle piece it needs for autonomous trucking at scale.

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