Rogers Communications and RBC commit additional $16 million to Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Catalyst claims more than 7,000 people and 500 businesses participated in its programs over the past five years.
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Federal Fall Economic Statement promises to expand Payments Canada eligibility, introduce open banking legislation in 2024
Canada commits to “consumer-driven finance” and more powers for the Competition Bureau.
Canadian SaaS investment rebounded in 2023, reaching nearly $7 billion
L-SPARK’s report identified 20 SaaS deals valued at $50 million or more.
RHA Ventures targets $30 million for second AgTech fund
The firm plans to invest up to $1 million into seed-stage startups.
Active Impact Investments launches third climate tech seed fund with $70 million in initial commitments
LPs include Northleaf, Fondaction, Co-operators, Deloitte Ventures, University of Victoria.
McGill, venture studio BXVentures spin out cleantech venture FeX Energy
FeX Energy uses metal fuel technology to generate renewable energy.
Federal government commits $4.8 million to Knowledge Hub, NACO through Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
The funding is aimed to create educational resources that support women entrepreneurs, investors.
PointClickCare’s Mike Wessinger on how Canada’s tech sector stacks up globally
Newly appointed C100 board co-chair talks community building, fundraising, and talent.
Four startups win over $210,000 at SAAS NORTH 2023
Among the winners are Enurgen, Strucwise, Myomar, and Soralink.
Revenue growth is more complex than ever. Here’s how your finance team can drive value
Modern CFOs need to become your startup’s data-driven growth partner.
Boosted by $6.8 million in government funding, Volta unveils its new space
Volta chose to scale back its physical premises earlier this year to focus on hybrid startup support.
Hopper-linked Deep Sky closes $57.5-million Series A to make Canada a “carbon removal capital”
Barely a year old, the Montréal cleantech startup has already amassed $75 million in total funding.
InBC invests $29 million into 4AG Robotics, Clarius Mobile Health, Pender, Amplitude Ventures
These startups, VC firms align with InBC’s “triple bottom line approach.”
“We are still waiting”: FinTech leaders urge Liberals to enact much-delayed open banking rules
Open letter comes on the heels of Conservative bill pressuring federal action on open banking.
Hoping to be the go-to platform for blockchain devs, Uniblock secures $3.1 million CAD
Uniblock aims to unify fragmented blockchain tools into a single platform.