Roach Capital closes $6.4 million CAD for first fund from prominent VCs, Shopify execs
Golden Ventures and partners from Tiger Global and Garage Capital also invested in the Shopify alum-led fund.
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RideCo drives up expansion with $20 million Series A
The financing marks RideCoâs first investment round since it launched in 2015.
Mila partners with AI Sweden to bolster AI R&D in Canada and Sweden
AI Sweden has established a physical presence in Montréal.
Convictional secures $50.7 million CAD, announces UK expansion
FinTech startup plans to ramp up staff, accelerate product development.
New report on Canadian venture, private equity landscape shows firms failing when it comes to inclusion side of D&I
Women partners are six times more likely to report harassment or feel opinions not valued.
Hubdoc co-founders back eState Plannerâs $1 million seed round
Divorcemate creator Mark Harris also participated in the financing.
Pinterest appoints Kristie Painting as Canada country manager
Painting joins after Pinterest expanded its Toronto office by 50 people last year.
Shopify shares drop following decelerated revenue growth, lowered guidance in Q4 2021
Shopifyâs share price has dropped 18 percent following market open.
BetaKit Live: Checking in with BCâs SaaS Unicorns, Clio and Trulioo on February 23rd
Let’s get SaaS-y with two Best Coast unicorns.
Alongside closes $8 million Series A to merge its HR tools with CareerBeaconâs jobs site
Alongside used some of the funding to acquire CareerBeacon in December.
Properly begins Canadian expansion with move into Vancouver, Fraser Valley
CEO says Vancouver is a âgreat hubâ to begin serving Western Canada.
Cohere closes $125 million USD Series B round led by Tiger Global
Cohere plans to open new Palo Alto office led by Apple alum.
Bank of Montreal commits $100 million to launch lending program for Black entrepreneurs
Black entrepreneurs can receive loans of up to $250,000.
LifeSpeak to acquire digital fitness platform Wellbeats for up to $117.9 million CAD
Wellbeats would mark LifeSpeakâs largest acquisition to date.