Nesto bets on big banks as a way to provide more Canadian mortgages
Montréal-based mortgage lender says proprietary data is its “unfair advantage.”
Canadian tech champion and former Rogers CEO Nadir Mohamed dies at 69
Mohamed received the Order of Canada in 2019 for advancing the nation’s tech sector.
Tatum Bioscience makes case for scalable cancer vaccine
Study shows Tatum’s treatment “uncloaked” cancer cells and wiped out tumours in mice.
Keypr incorporates Nesto mortgage services into platform for homebuyers
Konfidis Realty’s tech platform aims to set itself apart with lower commissions and covered legal costs.
Startup groups urge Ottawa to extend ElevateIP funding
Demand is high but the $90-million program will expire this spring.
FeX Energy raises $4.8 million CAD on bet that iron can power the energy transition
McGill spin-out is piloting iron reactor for renewable energy storage targeting heavy industry.
Ssense reaches agreement with lenders on restructuring plan
Online retailer to continue under current leadership with $40 million in interim financing.
Amii receives $9 million from feds to equip energy workers with AI skills
Funding comes on top of nearly $20 million pledged last year for sovereign compute.
Christopher Skeete exits Québec’s innovation portfolio in cabinet shuffle
Christine Fréchette retains leadership of economy and innovation file, supported by two junior ministers.
Shopify COO Kaz Nejatian leaves to lead Opendoor
Nejatian leaves for US real estate firm where pay package could exceed $2.6 billion USD.
NordSpace granted new window for Canada’s first commercial rocket launch
Aerospace startup’s previous attempts foiled by weather conditions, faulty safety systems.
OpenAI pushes for Canadian publishers’ copyright lawsuit to be heard in the US
AI giant argues its models were trained outside of Ontario, while publishers say content is Canadian.
LocusX raises $3-million seed round to debug game code with AI
Platform aims to improve “fix rate” for developers facing growing demands.
Ssense wins temporary protection in battle with creditors
Montréal fashion retailer granted stay order as lenders push for a court-supervised sale.
Float launches SME “hybrid” accounts to take on Canada’s big banks
The startup’s no-fee, interest-bearing accounts aim to give small businesses more choice.