BC’s budget strong on cleantech; Alberta positions itself as major tech hub
BC announces $654 million for cleantech, while Alberta promises $73 million for innovation.
Canadian Startup News
Pulse Industrial secures $3.5 million from SDTC to improve safety in industrial plants
Pulse Industrial is one of 16 companies sharing $52.3 million from SDTC.
Four ways tech companies can achieve carbon neutrality
Kinaxis’ Rick Wadsworth on how startups can enhance sustainability strategies.
ApplyBoard CEO eyes public markets as TSX rings opening bell in Waterloo Region for first time
“I hear the ring in my [ear], so I want to ring the bell.”
Thinkific’s revenue, losses up in Q4
Thinkific claims increased losses reflect rising expenses, competitive job market
Haivision to acquire France’s Aviwest to expand low latency video solutions
Aviwest is Haivision’s second acquisition post-IPO.
Blockchain startup Bitfarms tops the TSXV’s annual technology ranking
Energy storage firm Equana led the cleantech list this year.
3D CityScapes only Canadian finalist in Japan External Trade Organization contest
3D CityScapes is among the 15 final award winners.
Hopper continues acquisition spree with Parisian airline travel tech Smooss
Hopper looks to bolster its B2B offering as it expands into new verticals.
Avanti Software secures $25 million to fully embrace cloud-only payroll and HR tech
Since its acquisition in 2016, Avanti has gone “all-in on the cloud.”
Toronto’s Neha Bahl joins US-based Renew Venture Capital as general partner
Neha Bahl is the former CEO of Toronto Business Development Centre.
Givex acquires Loyalty Lane to expand customer relationship management platform
Givex previously acquired IT service and consulting business Kalex.
1Password expands into crypto, offering protection to crypto wallet users
“Crypto innovations are reshaping the world, but for many it seems too confusing or risky to join.”
Aviron scores $23.6 million CAD Series A round to make rowing fun
Toronto startup hopes to row around Peloton’s shark-infested waters.
Klarna to open offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Québec as company expands service to Canada
The Swedish payments company plans to hire over 500 engineers by 2025.