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Meagan Simpson

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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.

Canadian Startup NewsMay 18, 2023<May 18, 2023

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

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

Canadian Startup NewsMay 16, 2023<May 15, 2023

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

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

Canadian Startup NewsMay 12, 2023<May 12, 2023

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

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

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Canadian Startup NewsMay 11, 2023<May 11, 2023

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

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

Canadian Startup NewsMay 9, 2023<May 8, 2023

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

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

Canadian Startup NewsMay 4, 2023<May 4, 2023

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

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

Canadian Startup NewsMay 3, 2023<May 3, 2023

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

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

Canadian Startup NewsMay 1, 2023<May 1, 2023

RenoRun shuts down operations as it pursues sale of assets

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

Canadian Startup NewsApril 28, 2023<April 28, 2023

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

Other projects focus on sustainability, health, and migrants.

Canadian Startup NewsApril 27, 2023<April 26, 2023

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

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

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Canadian Startup NewsApril 26, 2023<April 28, 2023

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

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

Canadian Startup NewsApril 25, 2023<April 26, 2023

RenoRun granted court extension in insolvency filing to pursue sale

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

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Canadian Startup NewsApril 25, 2023<April 25, 2023

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

Pender Ventures, Amplitude Ventures among recipients.

Canadian Startup NewsApril 19, 2023<April 19, 2023

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

Optable is backed by a group of corporate venture investors.

BDC
Canadian Startup NewsApril 18, 2023<April 17, 2023

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

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

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