Today in funding: Railz, Relay Platform, Ferme d’Hiver, Optable, interVal
Five Canadian tech startups have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money, how much, from whom,…
Canadian Startup News
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How to better leverage SR&ED refunds to accelerate startup growth
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FinTech startups frustrated with glacial pace of Canada’s open banking consultations
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BDC Capital launches $200 million fund to bolster Canada’s deep tech ecosystem
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How startups can manage their cash flow
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Toronto became a healthtech hotbed in 2020
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How COVID-19 changed Canada’s biotech sector
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7 things startups should know about selling to banks
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To become more diverse, cybersecurity experts say industry needs more mentors and problem solvers
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New report shows Montréal caught up to Toronto as Canada’s leading tech ecosystem in 2020
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Large deals fuelled Calgary’s healthy 2020, but Western Canada could have an early-stage funding problem
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New bill proposes Bank of Canada regulate FinTech startups that provide payments
The Government of Canada has introduced legislation to regulate FinTech companies that offer payment services in the country. The draft legislation, titled the Retail…
How to better leverage SR&ED refunds to accelerate startup growth
When new founders set off to research how to grow and scale their startup, they’ll often come up against the fundraising wall: what is…
Shopify sees its developer platform as key to driving the future trends of e-commerce
As Shopify continues to benefit from the shift in consumer habits amid COVID-19, the company says its developers and developer ecosystem have more power…
Bonfire, Curiato, FutureVault among latest Canadian startups to make CEO change up
Three Canadian technology startups have announced changes at the helm. Curiato, FutureVault, and Bonfire Interactive each recently revealed switch-ups to their CEOs. Bonfire has…
Ada secures $130 million USD, claims $1.2 billion valuation
Toronto artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer support software startup Ada has raised $130 million USD in Series C financing at a reported valuation of $1.2…
PayShepherd secures $700,000 to expand its contractor billing solution across Canada, US
Calgary-based FinTech startup PayShepherd has raised a $700,000 CAD pre-seed round to meet growing demand for its contractor billing software. The round, which represents…
H|T: The Healthtech Times – Canada’s next healthtech idea
The Healthtech Times is a weekly newsletter covering healthtech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to H|T using the form at the…
Nuvei to acquire Simplex for $250 million USD
Nuvei is set to acquire FinTech and cryptocurrency startup Simplex in an all-cash deal totalling $250 million USD. The companies announced Thursday that they…
Shopify joins patent non-aggression network as competition with Amazon heats up
Shopify has joined the Open Invention Network (OIN), a patent non-aggression community that aims to defend the intellectual property (IP) rights of developers that…
Crown corporation leading BC’s $500 million investment fund appoints board of directors
InBC Investment Corp, the crown corporation spearheading British Columbia’s new $500 million CAD strategic investment fund, is set to reveal the nine members joining…
Governor General’s Innovation Award winners include leaders of Swift Medical, Adaptiiv
The Rideau Hall Foundation has announced the 2021 winners of the Governor General’s Innovation Awards. This year, six individuals and groups have secured the…
Canada earmarks $80 million for new national cybersecurity network
The Government of Canada has announced plans to support the creation of a new pan-Canadian cybersecurity program with $80 million CAD in funding over…