Space data startup Wyvern reveals $4.5 million in pre-seed and seed funding
byThe company is also set to join Y Combinator’s 2022 cohort.
Canadian Startup News
Sonder makes Nasdaq debut following close of SPAC deal
bySonder’s CEO called the listing “a historic moment” for the company.
NowVertical, Emerge Commerce file base shelf prospectuses to fund acquisition plans
byNowVertical most recently entered a deal to acquire CoreBI.
1Password claims $744 million CAD round is largest in Canadian history
byHollywood stars, business leaders invested in the password manager startup.
Ikea expands EV partnership with Bolt following Series B investment
byPlans for an expansion into the United States are currently underway.
Amplitude Ventures, AltaML pen partnership to build AI, biotech companies
byThe partnership gives Amplitude access to Alberta’s sizeable AI sector.
$1 million round caps off busy 2021 for legaltech startup Goodlawyer
byLawyer-turned-entrepreneur aims to make legal services accessible for startups.
A|I: The AI Times – The AI that makes you money
byPlus: Future Fertility raises $7.6 million CAD to build AI-powered IVF solutions.
Shopify strikes partnership with JD.com to help US merchants sell to Chinese consumers
byThe deal gives US Shopify sellers access to the world’s largest e-commerce market.
2048 Ventures bags $67 million USD Fund II for Canada, US investments
byThe VC invests in emerging markets outside of Silicon Valley, including Canada.
Financial data and analytics firm Canalyst raises $70 million USD Series C
byThe round brings Canalyst’s total funding to over $100 million.
Emmertech closes $60 million to grow “dominant” Canadian AgTech companies
byThe final close adds $15 million and new LPs to the fund.
Aspire, DarwinAI project recognized as “outstanding” by United Nations’ AI research centre
byThe initiative was the only Canadian project to crack IRCAI’s top 10.
Maropost acquires Australia’s Retail Express in $50 million CAD deal
byThe deal marks Maropost’s second acquisition to date.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – AmpMe accusations on the App Store
byPlus: Vendasta closes second acquisition after dashed IPO plans, venture round.