Sun Life makes $9.5-million investment into digital pharmacy Pillway
bySun Life’s Pillway deal echoes early strategy with now-acquired Dialogue Health.
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BetaKit partners with Good Future
byStrategic partnership will fuel the growth of Canada’s leading startup and technology publication.
PASQAL, Investissement Québec launch $90-million Quantum Computing initiative
byThe initiative intends to promote Sherbrooke, Québec as an international quantum hub.
Geomega receives $2 million from NGen for rare earth element recycling plant
byGeomega’s recycling plant will help turn magnet scrap into rare earth elements used in electric vehicles.
With $2 million raised to date, Omnicart aims to serve hyperlocal last-mile delivery
byOmnicart wants to help local businesses in small towns become their own DoorDash.
FinTech startup Peloton Technologies closes $2 million in seed financing
byExecutive chair says the capital will fuel the startup’s acquisition strategy.
These three FinTech companies are hiring software developers in Canada
byNeo Financial, Float Financial, and Ripple are on the prowl for software engineers, devs.
Co.Labs hires Broad Street Bulls, Rhino Ventures alum Jonathan Lipoth as executive director
bySaskatchewan incubator believes it’s found its next “long-term leader.”
Semantic Health acquired by US-based medical documentation firm AAPC
bySemantic uses AI to help hospitals improve their medical coding, auditing, and documentation processes.
HS GovTech Solutions acquired by Banneker Partners
byHS GovTech is the latest Canadian tech company delisting from public exchanges.
Wealthsimple rolls out private equity offering for retail investors
byPE marks the third alternative investing option Wealthsimple has launched since 2022.
Birdseye closes $4.1 million CAD in seed funding for AI-powered marketing platform
byThe round comes eight months after Birdseye’s $500,000 USD pre-seed funding round.
Microsoft looks to scale Québec presence with $500-million USD investment
byTech giant plans to expand its AI, cloud computing infrastructure in the province.
Rogers Communications and RBC commit additional $16 million to Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
byCatalyst claims more than 7,000 people and 500 businesses participated in its programs over the past five years.
Federal Fall Economic Statement promises to expand Payments Canada eligibility, introduce open banking legislation in 2024
byCanada commits to “consumer-driven finance” and more powers for the Competition Bureau.