Galvanize to be acquired by Diligent for reported $1 billion USD
Risk management and compliance software company Galvanize is set to be acquired by Diligent Corporation, a corporate governance software company based out of New…
The Accelerator Centre appoints new CEO Jay Krishnan as it looks to adopt a more global mindset
The Accelerator Centre (AC) has a new CEO that the organization is hoping will bring a more global lens to the accelerator’s mission. As…
Provincial investment in Nova Scotia’s Sandpiper Ventures prompts public debate on supporting women in the workforce
A $5 million investment made by the Nova Scotia government in women-focused venture firm Sandpiper Ventures has created a stir in the province, with…
Shopify looking to raise $1.55 billion USD in stock offering, expands partnership with TikTok
Shopify is looking to raise more than $1.55 billion USD through the sale of its stock, as it continues to increase its partnerships with…
Borrowell raises $25 million to fund acquisition of Refresh Financial
Borrowell has secured $25 million CAD to support its recently closed acquisition of Refresh Financial and overall growth, as financial institutions return their focus…
Sagard closes $725 million for biopharmaceutical royalty investment fund
Sagard Holdings, the alternative asset manager arm of Power Corporation, has announced the final close of Sagard Healthcare Royalty Partners, LP (SHRP), pulling in…
Boast.ai secures $100 million credit facility to build Clearbanc for R&D tax credits
Boast.ai has secured a $100 million credit facility to provide companies with up-front loans for their government research and development (R&D) tax credits. The…
Private equity firm Novacap raises largest ever fund at $1.865 billion USD
Leading Canadian private equity firm Novacap has closed its latest fund with $1.865 billion USD ($2.37 billion CAD). This marks the largest fund to…
Shopify hits record revenue, profits amid massive year of growth
Shopify’s fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2020 list record revenues and profits for the e-commerce retailer, following a year of COVID-fueled growth. The…
TWG acquired by Deloitte
Toronto-based application development and data engineering consultancy TWG has been acquired by Deloitte Digital, the creative consultancy arm of multinational accounting firm Deloitte, BetaKit…
With new execs and new products, Koho says it’s ready to become Canada’s leading challenger bank
The launch of a new credit building product this week is the latest of many moves by Koho to scale its growth and become…
Google opens two more accelerators to Canadian startups as remote becomes the new reality
Google has opened up two more accelerators to Canadian startups as the new remote reality makes it easier to offer the programs across North…
Federal government invests $55.1 million in 20 cleantech companies
The Government of Canada today announced an investment of $55.1 million to be distributed among 20 cleantech companies from across Canada. The funding comes…