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Top Stories of the Week
Advocacy groups call on Canadian government to tackle digital rights in petition(BETAKIT)
“Whatever we let happen is a choice. Sitting out of a development that’s happening that’s going to impact everybody—but some people more than others—is a choice.”
How DCTRL creates the foundation for Vancouver’s blockchain companies(BETAKIT)
The location is a radical, artist-run basement that has acted as the crucible for the majority of the city’s blockchain companies.
Ask a Lawyer: How should I design my employee stock option plan (ESOP)?(BETAKIT)
It’s critical to have proper legal documentation in place when establishing a stock option plan.
PayPal set to acquire Hyperwallet for $400 million(BETAKIT)
HyperWallet, which was founded in Vancouver, provides organizations with a way to distribute funds to their sellers, content producers, contractors, suppliers, and resellers.
Startup Milestones
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CareGuide raises $6 million Series A, acquires Nannies4Hire (Read here)
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TouchBistro raises $72 million Series D round (Read here)
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POTLOC raises $2.5 million to help retailers predict the success of new locations (Read here)
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Elastic Path raises $43 million to help large retailers future-proof their ecommerce (Read here)
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Acoustic Zoom closes $1.3 million from Goldcorp after #DisruptMining win (Read here)
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FundThrough raises $34 million led by ScaleUP Ventures, David Mirvish (Read here)
Must Reads
Report: Canadian tech investment hits record $1.3 billion CAD in Q1 2018(BETAKIT)
Q1’s $1.28 billion funding amount is the largest seen since CB Insights began collecting MoneyTree data in 2012.
Ask an Investor: What do the different share classes mean for me and my startup?(BETAKIT)
In an attempt to demystify the jargon floating around, here is a rundown of all the common names and the typical features associated with each.
CanCon Podcast Ep. 120: Canadian tech’s forgotten sector
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