Nudge Rewards raises $12 million CAD
Nudge Rewards, the Toronto-based company offering a way for employers to engage and reward their frontline managers and staff, today announced the close of…
Wealthsimple announces partnership, looks to attract high-net-worth investors
Wealthsimple has entered into a partnership with Grayhawk Investment Strategies, an independent wealth management firm, that will see the organizations working together to serve…
NEXT Canada celebrates cohorts at Venture Day, receives $1 million investment
On Wednesday, more than 10 NEXT Canada ventures pitched their startup at NEXT Venture Day, to an audience of business leaders, partners, alum, and…
Global Talent Stream on track according to OECD report on Canadian immigration system
Canada’s economic immigration system is the largest, most comprehensive, and elaborate among OECD countries, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation…
Akira Health acquired by Telus Health
Virtual care platform, Akira Health, which offers a healthcare app, as well as in-person healthcare clinics, has been acquired by Telus Health. Terms of…
Fiix acquires US-based Alchemy IoT
Fiix has acquired Colorado-based Alchemy IoT, an industrial asset intelligence company, in order to bring AI to Fiix’s maintenance and asset management software. Terms…
Today in Hires: Alberta IoT Association, BlueCat
In the past week, two Canadian tech organizations have added new members to their teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is joining, and what…
BlueRock Therapeutics remains committed to Toronto following $1 billion USD acquisition
On Thursday, it was announced that BlueRock Therapeutics, a stem cell-focused biotech company with operations in Toronto, is set to be fully acquired by…
BDC commits $10 million to “first-if-its-kind” clean energy program
The Businesses Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has committed $10 million to support companies under the federal government-run Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada (BESC), a…
Elevate acquires Startup Open House
Toronto-based tech festival Elevate has acquired Startup Open House, the biggest tech community open house in Canada. Terms of the deal were not disclosed….
Government of Canada’s chief information officer Alex Benay leaves to join Mindbridge
Alex Benay, the Government of Canada’s chief information officer (CIO), has announced he is leaving his post to join Ottawa-based startup Mindbridge. “I will…
Kik denies all allegations, argues SEC misrepresented evidence in lawsuit
Kik has officially filed its response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit filed against the Kitchener-based company in June. In the…
Toronto pitches itself as leading tech ecosystem to athletes looking to invest
Toronto’s booming tech ecosystem has long been garnering global interest from industry players and now, even professional athletes are starting to look to Canadian…