“There’s a storm coming, but we’re on a good boat.” Koho says it’s ready to navigate downturn
Canadian FinTech is in the tank, but this challenger bank thinks it can stay afloat with scale.
Canadian Startup News
Vendasta lays off staff after the pandemic spurred fast-pace growth
Vendasta’s teams are spread across Canada, India, and the US.
Canadian tech companies continue to hire despite downturn – here’s an (incomplete) list
300 tech companies say they are still hiring in Canada.
Myplanet raises $14 million CAD to become leader in emerging ‘composable commerce’ market
Myplanet’s customers include New Balance, Harry Rosen, Telus.
Vive Crop Protection secures $34 million CAD Series C to drive AgTech R&D
Amid competition from major ag chemical firms, Vive sees R&D speed, efficiency as a differentiator.
Direct-C closes $3.9 million Series A from Henkel and GreenSky to scale oil leak detection tech
University of Calgary spinout sees applications for its tech beyond oil and gas.
Brüush Oral Care closes Nasdaq IPO with $15.5 million
Brüush missed its initial IPO target by $1.75 million.
NotaryPro secures $646,415 CAD to tap into growing market for digital signatures
CEO claims the pandemic became a major catalyst for NotaryPro’s growth.
How startups can survive a market downturn
Prepare for the worst, know your metrics, and make sure you hit “OK.”
Venture investment returning to pre-pandemic levels, shows Q2 2022 CVCA report
Institutional investors stay the course while family offices, high-net-worth individuals tread lightly.
Metafold 3D secures $500,000 from Active Impact Investments to build 3D printing’s “missing piece”
Idea behind Metafold was spun out of co-founders’ consulting work with a major sportswear manufacturer.
Moozoom raises $5 million to improve youth mental health with socio-emotional learning videos
Amplify Capital, Telus Pollinator-backed Moozoom eyes US expansion.
Attractions management software startup Connect&Go closes Series A round with $6.2 million top-up
Connect&Go has worked The Super Bowl, Vancouver Olympics, Comic Con.
Federal government invests $11.2 million into 29 companies in television, publishing, video game industries
The financing comes amid debates over Bill C-11, which aims to regulate online content such as streaming platforms, social…
WellnessLiving secures $66 million USD to scale operations management software for wellness centres
The Thornhill startup serves over 5,000 yoga studios, dance studios, and other wellness centres.