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Well Health looks to invest $2.5 million into AI companies developing healthcare solutions
Well aims to make at least 10 investments of at least $250,000 each.
After “pilot” program in Canada, Google expands cloud accelerator to US startups
The accelerator will support startups building AI applications in the cloud.
Canada, France to collaborate on AI, quantum science as part of new joint committee on innovation
Both countries recently launched investigations into ChatGPT over alleged privacy breaches.
Smart display company E2ip Technologies raises $120 million
Export Development Canada and McRock Capital co-led the round.
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.
R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify goes ‘stealth spear-fishing’ for tech talent
Plus: General Assembly sells its frozen pizza business.
RenoRun granted court extension in insolvency filing to pursue sale
RenoRun asked for extension amid “a high level” of interest from potential buyers.
US data integration company Boomi plans expansion into Canada, starting with new office in Vancouver
Boomi has been building out its C-suite with locally based talent to lead the expansion.
How Super raised $85 million USD after rebranding from Snapcommerce
Snap, now “Super,” raised funding from execs at Shopify, Ancestry, Substack.
Federal government names six funds to distribute $50 million VCCI life science financing
Pender Ventures, Amplitude Ventures among recipients.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple co-founder steps back in C-suite shake-up
Plus: Canada’s new crypto rules: comply or leave.
Vivid Machines raises $5.8 million CAD to help growers virtually monitor fruit trees
Toronto startup uses imaging and AI to monitor crop production.
Thales to build cybersecurity hub, hire 110 people in Fredericton with government funding
The hub will also house Thales’ North American cybersecurity centre.
Inside the reborn OneEleven
Less than two years after the Toronto tech hub’s sudden closure and reopening, its managing director says the “turnaround…
