Cybersecurity startup Cmd to be acquired by enterprise search firm Elastic
Five years after its founding, Vancouver cybersecurity startup Cmd has agreed to be acquired by Elastic, a California-based…
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Attabotics files patent infringement claim against Boston-based Urbx
In a new lawsuit, Canadian robotics supply chain company Attabotics claims that American startup Urbx, which also operates…
Maple continues push for all-in-one virtual care with new mental health offering
Toronto-based Maple is extending its reach in the mental health space. The virtual care provider announced August 26 that it…
Funding roundup: Zilia, Lytica, GrowthGenius, Plentywaka, LifeBooster
Five Canadian tech companies have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here are the details on who raised money,…
Flinks CEO says Montreal FinTech has “grand plans” as National Bank takes majority stake
After giving up majority ownership to a Canadian banking incumbent, Flinks’ CEO says the transaction is a signal the…
Braze Mobility among four Canadian businesses accepted to Google’s second Women Founders accelerator cohort
Four Canadian startups are in this year’s Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders program. The search giant announced…
Acquisition roundup: Semios, Lone Wolf, Pluribus, Graph Blockchain, Frenter, NestReady
Six Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions or have been acquired. Here are the latest details on Canada’s…
#paid secures $18.9 million CAD Series B round to capitalize on the exploding creator economy
Toronto-based creator marketing platform #paid has raised an $18.9 million CAD ($15 million USD) Series B round as the startup…
BetaKit Live: The Future of Work on August 31st
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced employers globally to reimagine their approach towards the traditional office space. As the…
Toronto entrepreneur helps raise over $350,000 CAD in support of Afghan refugees
In five days, a Toronto tech entrepreneur raised $354,035.93 CAD for two charities supporting Afghan refugees. Serial entrepreneur…
Raw Signal Group’s new book extracts leadership lessons from the pandemic
Johnathan Nightingale said the new book he co-authored with his wife, Melissa, is designed to “give people a place to stop…
Funding roundup: Figment, FIX4 Capital, Highstreet, Appili Therapeutics, Viridis Terra
Five tech companies with Canadian roots have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here are the details on who…
Province commits $3.9 million CAD for internet improvements in BC Indigenous communities
High-speed internet is coming to nine Indigenous communities in BC as part of new provincial funding commitments. The territories…
Shopify, TikTok expand partnership to allow shopping directly through social app
TikTok and Shopify have announced plans to expand their partnership, allowing consumers to browse and discover products from…
Blockstream secures $266 million CAD at $4 billion valuation to monetize the Liquid Network
With years invested in building its sidechain-based settlement network, Blockstream has raised significant funding to continue…