Vancouver Startup Week postponed, plans for 2023 in-person return
VSW cancelled as “pandemic rages on globally,” the org said.
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Data monetization platform TickSmith raises $20 million CAD Series A
TickSmith claims to simplify the online data shopping, distribution experience.
Optina secures up to $2.6 million from Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos-backed foundation for Alzheimer’s discovery
The funding will be used to expand the number of Optina’s clinical study sites.
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Plus: Clio alum launches legaltech startup Lawbrokr to match consumers with lawyers.
RenoRun closes $181 million CAD Series B to fuel Canada, US expansion
RenoRun is building a vertically-integrated “one-stop shop” for construction materials.
Koho secures $210 million to give more Canadians access to wealth creation
CEO Daniel Eberhard says Koho has found its “flywheel.”
Vosker receives $60 million CAD investment from GardaWorld founder
The remote monitoring startup is on the hunt for acquisitions.
Fyyne launches platform with pre-seed funding to address Black hair care accessibility
Fyyne plans to build all the tools that Black hairstylists need to run their businesses.
Fractional real estate investing startup Willow comes out of stealth
PropTech startup claims 10,000 people on investing waitlist.
BDC report expects tech sector revenue to grow by 22 percent by 2024
Canada’s tech sector growth outpaces overall economy, but faces talent shortfall.
Three healthtech companies hiring in Canada right now
Felix Health, CognisantMD, and Align Technology are all hiring.
What stopped The Canadian Shield from supplying the PPE and rapid tests Canada needs?
China, middle-men, and government bureaucracy.
What can the metaverse learn from accessibility leaders?
How do we improve accessibility in both the real and virtual worlds?
Venture funding for Montréal tech sector grew steadily in 2021, with $1.6 billion raised
Montreal venture funding grew 33 percent in 2021.
Ottawa entrepreneur Brad Rollo remembered for his passion and enthusiasm
“This is not just a loss for the Ottawa tech sector; it’s a loss for Canada.”