Symend eyes global markets with $54 million CAD Series B extension led by Inovia
Fuelled by growing demand for its customer engagement platform for financially at-risk customers, Calgary-based Symend has…
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Report shows overview of Canadian proptech sector as real estate undergoes digital transformation
Over the last year, the property sector has undergone major transformations, including the acceleration of technology adoption.…
Following changes to business, Coinsquare launches crypto trading app
Toronto-based crypto startup Coinsquare has launched a new app that allows Canadians to buy, sell, and trade digital assets.…
WELL Health Technologies to acquire CRH Medical for $373 million CAD
British Columbia’s WELL Health Technologies is set to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of fellow Vancouver health…
Ledn raises $3.4 million CAD to accelerate the growth of its Bitcoin-backed lending platform
Toronto-based FinTech startup Ledn has raised $3.4 million CAD ($2.7 million USD) in seed funding, as the company looks to…
As founding partners step back, a new Real Ventures prepares to raise its next fund
The transition of founding partners Alan MacIntosh and JS Cournoyer to board partner roles is the latest in a series of ‘changing…
15 Canadian startups chosen for third Global Affairs’ California-focused women in tech program
Fifteen women-led Canadian tech companies have been selected to participate in the third iteration of Global Affairs Canada…
With $29 million, MAIN Québec renews startup coaching program to support 375 startups
Mouvement des accélérateurs d’innovation du Québec (MAIN Québec) is re-launching its startup coaching program with new…
Cavelo raises $1.3 million pre-seed as it looks to help companies regain control of their data
Cavelo, a Kitchener-Waterloo-based SaaS startup, has raised a $1.3 million CAD pre-seed round of financing. The first-time…
Today in hires: Freshbooks, Juno, Staffy, Alida, Local Logic
Five Canadian tech organizations have recently brought on new team members, including Staffy, Juno, Freshbooks, Alida, and…
COVID-fuelled growth sees EdTech startup Showbie raise $7.5 million CAD Series A extension
Edmonton-based hybrid learning platform Showbie has added $7.5 million CAD to its Series A as the startup aims to take advantage…
Fiscal third-quarter sees Lightspeed continue growth trajectory with revenue increasing 79 percent year-over-year
Lightspeed POS saw another quarter of growth, with a 79 percent year-over-year (YoY) increase in revenue for its fiscal third-quarter…
Georgian doubles down on Top Hat with $130 million USD investment as company swaps CEOs
Longtime Top Hat investor Georgian Partners has committed an additional $130 million USD into the EdTech startup following…
Privacy Commissioner claims facial recognition company Clearview AI violated Canadian privacy laws
A new report from the federal privacy commissioner and three provincial counterparts claims that Clearview AI, an American…
Today in funding: Certn, Clover, Flosonics Medical, VEERUM, ChrysaLabs, sMedia
In recent days, six Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who…