Constellation Software shares close week down 17 percent after founder and CEO steps down
Mark Leonard hosted conference call on impact of AI days before resigning for health reasons.
Cohere’s new CFO on carving out space in a crowded AI market
Francois Chadwick argues the “fundamental difference” is how Cohere handles compute.
Meet the Toast Top 25 Women in Tech
Women leaders from MedEssist, Antler, Certn among those honoured at Toast Summit in Calgary.
NordSpace’s second rocket launch attempt flames out after multiple launchpad fires
Second launch window expires as fuel issues delay rocket launch.
Canada hopes to build a sovereign cloud to counter US dominance. It won’t be easy
The alignment on need for Canadian-controlled infrastructure has not yet been met with a plan to execute.
Telegraph Ventures secures $35 million to back enterprise AI startups in Québec
The provincially backed spinoff fund aims to “catalyze” floundering pre-seed market.
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.