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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

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

January 27, 2023

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

Five Canadian programs listed among top incubators, accelerators globally

January 25, 2023

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

Maria Pacella, Pender Ventures

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

January 25, 2023

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

Quantum computer

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

January 23, 2023

PINQ² will operationalize the quantum supercomputer this year.

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

January 23, 2023

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

Hootsuite CEO Tom Keiser replaced amid third round of layoffs

January 18, 2023

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

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

January 18, 2023

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

CoinSmart's interface preview

CoinSmart rejects Coinsquare’s notice to terminate acquisition deal

January 17, 2023

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

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

January 15, 2023

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

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

January 13, 2023

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

Sold sign in front of a house with properly logo

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

January 13, 2023

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

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

January 6, 2023

ApplyBoard quietly replaced CEO with its CMO last summer.

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

December 20, 2022

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

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

December 15, 2022

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

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

December 14, 2022

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

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