Nate Glubish new Alberta innovation minister as Premier Smith names cabinet
Meanwhile: spat between Alberta tech leaders and APEGA over “software engineers” continues.
Canadian Startup News
With HQ half a world away, how do Xero’s Canadian hubs stay connected?
How Xero connects Toronto to Wellington and all points in between.
Ten startups to be showcased at Edmonton Startup Week Launch Party
“Innovation is a team game and we’re pumped to rally the entire city.”
Databricks acquires Vancouver-born Datajoy
While Datajoy started as a remote company, it had operations in both Vancouver and San Mateo.
Following pandemic hiatus in 2022, Vancouver Startup Week set to return next year
VSW held past two events virtually amid pandemic uncertainty.
Super Advisor secures $2 million to give financial advisors independence
Rhino Ventures-backed Super Advisor wants to help financial advisors strike out on their own.
VoxNeuro closes $4 million to help diagnose concussions and Alzheimer’s disease
Backed by decades of research, VoxNeuro aims to bring objectivity to brain health assessments.
DMZ reopens New York City office as it continues international expansion
Executive director: “We’re eager to keep growing the DMZ’s international presence.”
SingleKey acquires competitor Naborly to take the risk out of renting
The deal stands to triple SingleKey’s user base.
Manitoba government appoints board members of $50 million provincial fund of funds
The fund’s target size is $150 million.
Volta drops interim label, officially appoints Matt Cooper as CEO
Cooper replaced outgoing leader Martha Casey in May.
The BetaKit Keynote Stage returns to SAAS NORTH 2022
1Password, Coveo, Paddle CEOs, OMERS, Georgian, Bessemer VCs headline the stage November 16-17.
Mentorship startup Ten Thousand Coffees raises $75 million CAD from US-based Five Elms Capital
The financing marks Ten Thousand Coffees’ first institutional raise in its eight-year history.
Wealthsimple first FinTech startup approved by Bank of Canada for direct settlement
The approval will give Wealthsimple direct access to Real-Time Rail.
Mortgage startup Perch raises $4 million with continued backing from venture arm of National Association of Realtors
Perch wants to use data to change mortgages and real estate.