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Cohere’s valuation hits $7 billion USD following $100-million round extension

Alex Riehl September 24, 2025

Canada’s leading AI company raised $500 million USD at a $6.8 billion valuation in August.

Isabelle Kirkwood September 24, 2025

On Nov. 5-6, Ottawa will host two days of candid talks on building and scaling SaaS in the age of AI.

Josh Scott September 24, 2025

Kitchener-Waterloo healthtech startup eyes Series B to fuel US commercialization.

Madison McLauchlan September 23, 2025

Montréal-based mortgage lender says proprietary data is its “unfair advantage.”

Alex Riehl September 23, 2025

Vancouver firm’s AI platform will generate chemical compounds based on Merck’s therapeutic targets.

Josh Scott September 23, 2025

Major companies like TD and Sun Life back venture studio’s vision.

Alex Riehl September 23, 2025

Renewed partnership moves beyond trials to serve more than 300 GTA stores.

Jon Fingas September 23, 2025

Wang takes over as founder Scott Stirrett steps down.

Alex Riehl September 22, 2025

2026 edition will take place in May and feature the return of the flagship Homecoming event.

Josh Scott September 22, 2025

Ex-PartnerStack leaders want to give SaaS companies enterprise-grade security without the overhead.

Josh Scott September 22, 2025

Thrive ETA Fund combines capital, training, and mentorship for women buying firms from retiring business leaders.

Madison McLauchlan September 19, 2025

Mohamed received the Order of Canada in 2019 for advancing the nation’s tech sector.

Alex Riehl September 19, 2025

Report shows median salary increases of 3.5 percent year-over-year in 2025.

Alex Riehl September 19, 2025

Struggling EV tech company will cut non-essential US staff.

Alex Riehl September 18, 2025

BetaKit, TechTO, and Sage partner for fireside chat with iconic Montréal entrepreneurs.