Auvik acquires international SaaS firms Saaslio, Boardgent
The acquisitions follow Auvik securing $312 million from majority shareholder Great Hill Partners.
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Shinydocs, Encircle, Proto receive cumulative $7.5 million from FedDev Ontario
The investment into the three Kitchener-Waterloo startups is expected to create 75 jobs.
MaRS hosting seven UK startups in manufacturing incubation program
The program helps UK ventures gain better understanding of North American needs.
VMware launches new AI centre in Montréal
Next G-AI Research and Innovation Centre adds to Montréal AI cluster.
CareerBeacon acquires employer branding platform provider Ruutly
Ruutly founder and CEO will become CareerBeacon’s head of product.
Payments Canada delays Real-Time Rail payment system launch (again)
PayTechs of Canada executive director calls process “disappointing” and “absurd.”
Miovision acquires Pittsburgh firm Rapid Flow to bolster its traffic management systems
Rapid Flow’s Pittsburgh head office will become Miovision’s fifth global location.
CBC alumni secure $3 million to help musicians collaborate remotely with BeatConnect
BeatConnect plans to build a marketplace for creators to sell their sounds.
Report: digital workers provide “immense” economic value, but talent shortage remains
The report found 67 percent of Canadian businesses find it challenging to hire the digital workers they need.
Dapper Labs, Hootsuite, VodaSafe among winners of BC Tech’s 2022 Technology Impact Awards
A record-setting 48 finalists and 12 winners were announced at the TIAs.
IP expert Peter Cowan tapped to head Intellectual Property Ontario
Cowan expected to shape province’s IP policy, ensure a competitive IP landscape.
Parity raises $8 million to target wasteful emissions in buildings
New legislation fighting climate change in US could benefit Parity.
Quandri raises $2 million CAD to automate time-consuming, repetitive tasks for insurance industry
CEO says Quandri has seen “insane growth” since investing in sales and marketing.
BetaKit Live: Fighting back against cyber threats
You’re a target. Find out how to fight back on Monday, October 17th.
Startup Montréal hosts 7th annual Grande-messe startup showcase
At the event, National Bank committed $1 million to Startup Montréal.