US court partially rejects Urbx motion to dismiss Attabotics patent lawsuit
Only a portion of Attabotic’s claims are moving forward.
Canadian Startup News
Canadian tech companies expand support for US employees in wake of Roe v. Wade ruling
List includes 1Password, Hopper, Lightspeed, Nuvei, Clearco, Benevity, BBTV.
Wattpad launches creator monetization program with $2.6 million in writer stipends
Program will first roll out to English-speaking writers around the world.
Three trends defining the future of cybersecurity
Lack of cyber readiness is a constant threat.
IBM Canada to launch innovation centre in Calgary, hire 250 staff
The Calgary innovation centre could reach up to 430 hires.
US companies Avanade, Nautical Commerce, Twilio, Dealpath plot Canadian expansions
All four plan to conduct a hiring spree amid a growing number of global tech layoffs.
Clutch cuts staff to extend runway, citing market conditions
The layoffs follow a $100 million Series B secured in 2021.
Isaac Souweine leaves Real Ventures, joins Pender Ventures to support Vancouver firm’s expansion across Canada
After backing nine startups through first fund, Pender Ventures hopes to raise $100 million CAD for Fund II.
Cadence closes $1.2 million to ease the administrative burden for grieving families
Backed by Conexus, Lex Capital, The51, Cadence aims to expand across North America.
Accenture to acquire semiconductor engineering services firm XtremeEDA
Accenture inks deal to purchase chip designer amid global shortage.
Triptyq Capital launches fund to fill financing gaps in Québec’s creative economy
Triptyq wants to help in creating 20 startups.
With political turnover on the horizon, is the party over for Alberta tech?
Alberta tech stakeholders believe new government leadership won’t slow them down.
Google opens applications for latest Black Founders, Women Founders cohorts in Canada
Past participants include solution providers for maternal care, document management, and textiles.
Report tracks 150 real estate tech-related startups in Canada
RenoRun and Ecobee topped the Proptech in Canada Report.
Tablz closes $3.2 million CAD to bring premium seating to the restaurant industry
Tablz wants to monetize restaurant tables like airplane seats.