Alison Nankivell departs MaRS for Export Development Canada
Nankivell’s tenure on MaRS lasts only nine months, slightly longer than the executive search to hire her.
Canadian Startup News
Jack Newton on Clio’s record-breaking year
The founder reflects on building his brand, his team, and his cap table.
In 2024, Canada struggled to find its place in the global AI race
Canada can’t outspend its peers. So how might it outsmart them?
Champagne stays put as Liberals name new FedDev, PrairiesCan ministers in cabinet shuffle
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says he will bring down the government when Parliament reconvenes in January.
Why Round13 Capital is betting on venture debt
Following unsuccessful bid for SVB Canada’s assets, Round13 wants to target underfunded startups with TIMIA.
Clio’s record-breaking funding round explains 2024’s public market exodus
Canadian tech companies tapped out of the public markets, but there’s a growing list waiting for their IPO moment.
Hostaway announces $365 million USD from US investors to fuel European expansion and AI plans
Vacation-rental software firm’s latest round comes shortly after its Toronto-based CEO moved to Poland.
Glen Ventures lands $5 million CAD from IQ fund to back early-stage healthtech startups
VC firm to raise dedicated fund in new year separate from government mandate.
Check your SR&ED history: Canadian tech companies could be in for post-holiday windfall
Legislation this year identified ‘excluded loans’ as exempt from federal assistance.
Koho rolls out AI tool to help investigate fraud and scams
FinTech startup not yet confident about generative AI in customer-facing products.
The year quiet quitting got loud for tech execs
A tidal wave of executive turnover hit Canadian tech in 2024. What can founders learn from the aftermath?
Deep Sky secures $40-million USD grant from Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Catalyst
Carbon-capture startup selected Innisfail, Alberta as the site for its first-ever facility in August.
Global AI gets a startup perspective: Insights from ventureLAB’s Garry Chan
“I liken it to raising a child. You try to teach good habits early.”
Fall Economic Statement brings more delays for open banking in Canada
Feds up FCAC commitment but push open banking rollout to 2026, with several legislative hurdles to overcome.
Four new Canadian tech announcements in the Fall Economic Statement that shouldn’t be overlooked
BDC AI funding, procurement reform, money for Black entrepreneurs might have been missed in yesterday’s chaos.