Google reveals 12 startups in second cohort of Canadian accelerator
Google for Startups has revealed the 12 startups set to join the second annual cohort of its three-month accelerator program…
Mogo to acquire Moka in $64 million deal as it looks to launch free stock trading
Publicly-traded Vancouver-based digital payments provider Mogo has announced plans to acquire Montreal’s Moka in a $64 million…
Despite pandemic, Canadian VC investment remained high in 2020
Canada experienced its second-highest level of venture capital (VC) investment on record last year, according to the most recent…
Thinkific files for TSX IPO as Vendasta prices offering at $100 million
Vancouver software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup Thinkific Labs has officially filed to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange…
Today in funding: LoginID, Visualping, ClearRisk, Emerge Commerce, Fusebill
Five Canadian tech companies have recently secured funding to fuel their growth, including LoginID, Visualping, ClearRisk,…
Sobey family connection might help new LongShot Capital hit with early-stage startups
East Coast entrepreneur Michael Brown and Scotiabank executive Jonathan Sobey have launched a new investment firm that aims…
AppDirect lands $54.8 million loan from Quebec to expand presence in Montréal
San Francisco-based cloud software startup AppDirect has secured up to $54.8 million CAD ($40 million USD) in financing from…
Tata Consultancy Services to expand Montréal presence with new hub, 500 hires
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced plans to open a new 9,500 square foot information technology (IT) delivery centre…
OMERS survey finds dealflow rose or held steady during COVID-19 for most Canadian VCs
One year into the pandemic, research suggests that for the majority of Canadian venture capital (VC) firms deal activity has…
New Ventures BC opens applications for 2021 competition
New Ventures BC has opened applications for its 21st annual tech startup competition, sponsored by Innovate BC. Applications…
NuPort Robotics receives $1 million from Ontario for autonomous trucking project with Canadian Tire
Toronto-based autotech startup NuPort Robotics has received $1 million in funding from the Ontario government for a new automated…
Brim Financial raises $25 million to grow FinTech platform
Toronto’s Brim Financial has closed a $25 million CAD Series B as it looks to expand its FinTech “platform-as-a-service”…
Following significant growth, Polar spins out ad product into standalone business
Toronto-based advertising tech company Polar has spun out its programmatic ad product for brands and agencies into a new business,…
Today in hires: Unbounce, Cubert, SAP Canada, Trulioo, BBTV
Five Canadian tech companies have recently brought on new team members, including Unbounce, Cubert, SAP Canada, Trulioo, and…
Today in funding: Ratesdotca, Damon Motorcycles, Forma.ai, Vegano Foods, Dispension, GenXys, DeFi Ventures
Seven Canadian tech companies, Ratesdotca, Damon Motorcycles, Forma.ai, Vegano Foods, Dispension, GenXys, and DeFi Ventures…