How I chose an accelerator for my startup
Accelerator programs have become a ubiquitous part of the startup world, with dozens of programs promising access to capital, mentorship, and a strong network…
Canadian Startup News
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11 Canadian companies participating in Y Combinator summer 2019 cohort
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Lyft’s new Ontario general manager noncommittal on company’s plans in Canada
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Kik denies all allegations, argues SEC misrepresented evidence in lawsuit
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Wind Mobile founder Tony Lacavera says startups should stop pivoting
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Clearbanc raises $300 million USD to take entrepreneur funding model global
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Report: Canada sees tempered decline in VC deals after record-breaking 2018
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Canadian VCs caught flat-footed by “insane” changes in US investment regulation
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Ontario accelerators in flux after government lapses on CLA program funding
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Michelle Obama to speak at Elevate 2019
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Digital Finance Institute names Canada’s top 50 FinTech companies for 2019
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Nudge Rewards raises $12 million CAD
Nudge Rewards, the Toronto-based company offering a way for employers to engage and reward their frontline managers and staff, today announced the close of…
FanSaves wins Renfrew startup competition, securing $100,000 investment
FanSaves, a SaaS company that wants to help organizations increase engagement among their fanbase, has won the second annual RC100 competition, receiving a $100,000…
1Password reports 300 percent growth in B2B revenue over last two years
1Password, a Toronto-based password manager, recently announced its B2B revenue has risen more than 300 percent over the last two years, and that it…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Wattpad’s European expansion
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the form at…
TruTrace completes first phase of medical cannabis pilot with Shoppers Drug Mart
Vancouver-based cannabis blockchain company TruTrace Technologies has completed the first phase of its blockchain-secured pilot program with Shoppers Drug Mart. “As the cannabis sector…
MolecuLight’s oncology business acquired by Germany-based Photonamic
Toronto-based MolecuLight‘s clinical oncology business has been acquired by Photonamic GmbH & Co. KG. The two businesses will form a subsidiary of Photonamic, called…
Wealthsimple announces partnership, looks to attract high-net-worth investors
Wealthsimple has entered into a partnership with Grayhawk Investment Strategies, an independent wealth management firm, that will see the organizations working together to serve…
Eric Arnold started a business to make money for everyone
As part of a regular series powered by Dell Small Business, BetaKit asked business leaders to share their experience starting a business, and how…
DisGovr Canada partners with DMZ to enable procurement between government, startups
DisGovr Canada, a platform helping tech companies connect with the government’s public sector, has partnered with Toronto-based accelerator, the DMZ, to bring its quarterly…
Wattpad tracks 80 million monthly users, 23 percent increase since 2018
Wattpad has announced that its platform has surpassed 80 million monthly users, which represents a 23 percent increase from 2018. The company reported that…
Overbond to launch three AI analytics labs in Montreal for R&D in bond pricing
Overbond, a Toronto-founded AI and FinTech startup, is partnering with business school HEC Montreal, Concordia University, and the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO) to…
R|T: The Retail Times – Creating food from thin air
The Retail Times is a weekly newsletter covering retail tech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to R|T using the form at…