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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.

Google office Kitchener-Waterloo
Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 27, 2023<January 27, 2023

As Big Tech makes mass layoffs, recent Canadian startup reductions might cut deeper

PartnerStack, SSENSE, #paid, Shakepay, Venngage latest to cut staff.

Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 25, 2023<January 25, 2023

Five Canadian programs listed among top incubators, accelerators globally

Canada is the only country with three programs named to the top ten list.

Maria Pacella, Pender Ventures
Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 25, 2023<January 28, 2023

Pender Ventures closes first half of $100 million target for second venture fund

After focusing primarily on Western Canada, Pender Ventures has its eye on other parts of Canada.

Quantum computer
Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 23, 2023<January 23, 2023

Québec to house IBM quantum supercomputer as Xanadu secures $40 million from feds

PINQ² will operationalize the quantum supercomputer this year.

Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 23, 2023<January 23, 2023

Delphia places co-founder on leave over sexual assault allegations, lawsuit from former employee

Plaintiff: “I feel hurt and betrayed by Delphia’s co-founders.”

Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 18, 2023<January 18, 2023

Hootsuite CEO Tom Keiser replaced amid third round of layoffs

The cuts mark Hootsuite’s third round of layoffs in the last six months.

Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 18, 2023<January 18, 2023

Market intelligence startup Klue moves closer to all-in-one platform vision with DoubleCheck Research acquisition

DoubleCheck brings research insights into how companies win and lose deals.

CoinSmart's interface preview
Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 17, 2023<January 17, 2023

CoinSmart rejects Coinsquare’s notice to terminate acquisition deal

CoinSmart claims Coinsquare’s acquisition about-face is “invalid and without merit.”

Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 15, 2023<January 16, 2023

Clearco CEO Michele Romanow steps down as company cuts almost 30 percent of staff

Andrew Curtis now CEO as company hopes latest exec change will lead to cash flow break-even in 2023.

Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 13, 2023<January 15, 2023

BMO, Georgian partner on access fund as venture firm secures nearly half of second alignment fund

SEC filings show that Georgian has secured $466 million USD of its target to date.

Sold sign in front of a house
Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 13, 2023<January 15, 2023

Properly pivots away from home sale guarantee as real estate market dips

Company attributes shift to “unprecedented volatility in the Canadian housing market.”

Canadian Startup NewsJanuary 6, 2023<January 6, 2023

ApplyBoard announces leadership switch-up, with founding CEO replaced by brother

ApplyBoard quietly replaced CEO with its CMO last summer.

Canadian Startup NewsDecember 20, 2022<December 20, 2022

CEO of Briza steps down as insurtech startup cuts close to half of its staff

Briza’s leadership includes FreshBooks founder Mike McDerment and former director of engineering Rishi Sharma.

Canadian Startup NewsDecember 15, 2022<December 15, 2022

Frate secures $2 million CAD to make e-commerce returns sustainable, cost-effective

“We turn customers’ houses into warehouses, and also fulfillment centers.”

Canadian Startup NewsDecember 14, 2022<December 14, 2022

Shabodi closes $14 million CAD Series A to simplify 5G for developers

Shabodi aims to be to 5G what Stripe is to payment integrations.

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