Canadian Startup News | BetaKit

The feds asked investors for candid feedback on BDC. It was never actioned

Madison McLauchlan February 11, 2026

BetaKit-obtained 2023 report outlines private-sector grievances with Canada’s largest VC.

Josh Scott February 10, 2026

Annual awards recognize top emerging, early-stage, and growth-stage Canadian startups.

Madison McLauchlan February 10, 2026

Atallah brothers’ $78-million buyback bid moves forward despite several creditors’ objections.

Madison McLauchlan February 10, 2026

Co-founders from Sentry, Cohere back Toronto startup’s AI product management platform.

Josh Scott February 10, 2026

Edmonton FinTech plans to integrate Toronto company’s solution into its decision-management infrastructure.

Jesse Cole February 10, 2026

Winnipeg startup closes $13-million USD to expand across North America.

Blair Attard-Frost February 9, 2026

Canadians already have low trust in AI. Exclusionary and unclear public engagement methods aren’t helping.

Josh Scott February 9, 2026

Special effects company debuts brightest-ever product as it marks 20 years in business.

Madison McLauchlan February 9, 2026

How the Montréal startup plans to own the touch layer of robotics.

Alex Riehl February 9, 2026

“R2-D2 for EV charging” will be showcased at the Canadian International AutoShow this week.

Madison McLauchlan February 9, 2026

Polytechnique Montréal spinoff develops algorithm to reduce drug shortages.

Jesse Cole February 6, 2026

Restaurants report missing balances as platform operators trade explanations.

Isabelle Kirkwood February 6, 2026

AVSS wants to show that keeping IP and manufacturing in Canada can still work.

Josh Scott February 6, 2026

Halifax climate tech startup hopes to deploy full-scale commercial projects by 2030.

Josh Scott February 6, 2026

Nearly 350 pages of recommendations sketch a fractured but urgent road map for Canada’s AI future.