Clearbanc expands reach of revenue financing model with new product for early-stage founders
Clearbanc is currently testing out a new product in public beta, ClearAngel, that will allow companies at the earliest stages…
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CPPIB CEO steps down after travelling abroad to get COVID-19 vaccine
Mark Machin has resigned from his role as the CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) after it emerged Thursday…
HYAS looks to develop cybersecurity product with $20 million CAD Series B round
Victoria-based cybersecurity startup HYAS has raised a $20 million CAD ($16 million USD) Series B round of funding as it looks…
Alberta 2021 budget includes funding for tech sector as part of overall economic recovery plan
The government of Alberta has released its fiscal budget for the years 2021-22, which earmarked some funding for the province’s…
Loop Insights, Nano One Materials, Converge Technology Solutions among TSX Venture’s Top 50 companies
The TSX Venture Exchange has revealed its 50 top-performing companies of 2020, including several notable Canadian tech companies…
Feds propose changes to wage, rent subsidies meant to increase flexibility around revenue requirements
Yesterday, the Department of Finance released two draft legislative proposals to implement technical amendments to the Canada…
Galvanize to be acquired by Diligent for reported $1 billion USD
Risk management and compliance software company Galvanize is set to be acquired by Diligent Corporation, a corporate governance…
TradeCafe raises $10 million from Round13 amid pandemic’s impact on food supply chain
TradeCafe, a Toronto-headquartered company offering an online platform for the trade of protein commodities, has raised new…
The Accelerator Centre appoints new CEO Jay Krishnan as it looks to adopt a more global mindset
The Accelerator Centre (AC) has a new CEO that the organization is hoping will bring a more global lens to the accelerator’s…
Four Canadian tech startups selected for Google’s Voice AI program
Four Canadian startups have been selected to participate in the first cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Voice…
TheScore files for US IPO on Nasdaq
Canadian digital media and sports betting company theScore has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the United States-based…
Provincial investment in Nova Scotia’s Sandpiper Ventures prompts public debate on supporting women in the workforce
A $5 million investment made by the Nova Scotia government in women-focused venture firm Sandpiper Ventures has created a stir…
Understanding Canadian tech’s leadership turnover
Canadian tech leaders are getting sacked left and right. Some are replacing themselves, and some are… being replaced. “What…
Today in funding: AmacaThera, Elevate Farms, Snack, Maple
Three Canadian-associated startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on…
Report reveals inequities for women of colour in Canadian C-suite roles that echo tech sector
A new report from The Prosperity Project and KPMG Canada, called The Zero Report, has revealed new data on the underrepresentation…