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Meagan Simpson

Meagan Simpson

Meagan is the Senior Editor for BetaKit. A tech writer that is super proud to showcase the Canadian tech scene. Background in almost every type of journalism from sports to politics. Podcast and Harry Potter nerd, photographer and crazy cat lady.

CVCA: Canadian venture capital continues to fall back to pre-pandemic levels

May 18, 2023

Canadian trends are in line with the US and global results.

Venn (Formerly Vault) co-founders

Small business banking platform Vault launches with backing from Google’s Gradient Ventures

May 16, 2023

Vault’s co-founders have previously worked at Revolut, Koho.

Mysa acquires United States smart thermostat company as it expands into commercial heating

May 12, 2023

Mysa, a smart-thermostat company based in St. John’s, Nfld., has acquired the intellectual property of United States smart…

Semiconductor

BDC, Vanedge invest in semiconductor startup Bonsai Micro to create advanced wireless networks

May 11, 2023

Bonsai Micro’s co-founders come from notable BC semiconductor company PMC-Sierra.

Carbonhound raises $1.3 million help small, medium business get ready for emissions regulations

May 9, 2023

The startup will help cut carbon as the United Nations says “catastrophic” warming is upon us.

Diagram Ventures closes $100-million for latest fund as it continues to bet on FinTech

May 4, 2023

For the first time, Diagram will also invest in companies it doesn’t have a hand in creating.

Brightspark seeks to recreate its “home run” exits of Think Dynamics, Radian6 as it launches $120-million fund

May 3, 2023

Brightspark Ventures has made an initial close of $60 million towards its target.

RenoRun shuts down operations as it pursues sale of assets

May 1, 2023

RenoRun expects to close a purchase of its assets by no later than May 15.

University of Toronto, Université de Montréal get combined $325 million as part of $1.4 billion federal investment into university innovation

April 28, 2023

Other projects focus on sustainability, health, and migrants.

Practice Better raises $27 million USD to grow client management software for wellness providers

April 27, 2023

Practice Better claims to have more than 10,000 customers in more than 70 countries.

a man in skateboard shoes leans sideways and flashes a Neo mastercard at the camera. it is in focus in the foreground and he is out of focus in the background

Neo Financial bets on embedded finance, D2C combo amid tough consumer banking market

April 26, 2023

After partnering with Intuit, Neo looks to land more embedded finance deals.

RenoRun granted court extension in insolvency filing to pursue sale

April 25, 2023

RenoRun asked for extension amid “a high level” of interest from potential buyers.

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Federal government names six funds to distribute $50 million VCCI life science financing

April 25, 2023

Pender Ventures, Amplitude Ventures among recipients.

Optable raises $26 million CAD to help companies improve advertising campaigns

April 19, 2023

Optable is backed by a group of corporate venture investors.

BDC

BDC launches $150 million Sustainability fund in revamp of Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology Venture Fund

April 18, 2023

The Sustainability Venture Fund is set to complement BDC’s $400 million Climate Tech Fund.

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