The Upside Foundation appoints Juanita Lee-Garcia as new executive director
The Venture for Canada alum takes reins at “pivotal time” for Upside.
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Ferme d’Hiver raises $46 million CAD to replace 10 percent of Canada’s strawberry imports
Ferme d’Hiver aims to juice Canada’s domestic strawberry supply.
New BC innovation minister Brenda Bailey lays out how she plans to support province’s tech, innovation
Minister: “the most important thing in our tech sector … is people, and this government is very serious about continuing…
Shabodi closes $14 million CAD Series A to simplify 5G for developers
Shabodi aims to be to 5G what Stripe is to payment integrations.
Nesto raises $80 million CAD in Series C financing
The round was led by Power company IGM Financial.
Innovobot holds initial close of targeted $40 million fund to invest in “deep tech for good”
The fund has secured $14 million from entrepreneurs and family offices.
InBC announces first three venture fund investments: Evok Innovations, Raven Capital, Yaletown Partners
InBC backs trio of VC funds focused on climate change, reconciliation, and innovation.
Plooto closes $27 million CAD Series B to help SMBs manage cash flow
Plooto plans to double down on product-led growth strategy.
Former Google ad chief’s Neeva launches its ad-free, privacy-conscious search engine in Canada
“We wanted a search engine that was all about users.”
IBM to hire 250 in New Brunswick for new Client Innovation Centre
This week, IBM also awarded $35,000 USD to two Montréal-based startups.
Movement51, CIWA secure $861,980 from PrairiesCan to support women entrepreneurs, investors
The funding is expected to help increase women-owned and led businesses in the Prairies.
Statements from Alberta innovation minister cast doubt on return of investor tax credit
Glubish: “the AITC was not working to create long-term sustainable tech companies.”
Coveo, D2L, and Faire looking to fill leadership roles
Product managers, UX leaders, and developers needed.
Perceiv AI raises $1.5 million to better predict the progression of diseases
Startup’s platform initially focused on improving outcomes for Alzheimer’s patients.