Co.Labs’ XiR program is turning mentorship into $100 million of momentum
With expert support from tech veterans, startups like LiORA are proving the Prairies can punch above their weight.
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Harvey to bring AI legal platform to Canada with new Toronto office
The US company also plans to build Toronto into “a core development engine.”
Descartes continues US acquisitions as it navigates global trade upheaval
Supply chain tech firm buys US startup Finale Inventory for up to $55 million USD.
Canadian-founded Clay raises $100-million USD Series C led by Alphabet’s growth fund
Clay has grown its valuation sixfold in just over a year, from $500 million USD to $3.1 billion USD.
Cohere pitches security and productivity with general release of North enterprise AI platform
Co-founder Nick Frosst reiterates that return on investment is Cohere’s priority.
Shopify regains status as Canada’s most valuable company with strong Q2 earnings
Stock surges 20 percent as CFO claims no “meaningful changes” from tariffs.
Why tech managers are earning their Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma is bringing structure, speed, and strategy to tech teams.
LiORA secures $5.1 million in seed funding to scale its soil remediation platform in the United States
Remediation platform tracks and helps clean pollution in abandoned industrial sites.
Blue J raises $167.4-million CAD Series D after AI tax research platform more than doubles revenue
Funding to bolster Toronto startup’s team expansion, product development, and market reach.
Trade war uncertainty drags on for Canadian tech as US hikes tariffs, changes duty rules
Logistical hurdles mount for startups as US deadline yields no trade deal.
Enabled Talent is using AI to make every job disability-inclusive
Hiring platform preps “full-scale launch” after partnering with Algoma University on accessibility tool.
Canada’s tech heavyweights are planting flags in the UK
Shared values, deep talent, and government support are drawing firms like Cohere and OpenText across the pond.
Public safety tech platform Versaterm acquires Texas firm DroneSense for more than $100 million USD
Versaterm CEO says deal “moves us closer to a future where drones are as routine as any patrol or fire unit.”
Marc-Antoine Cantin to lead Anges Québec as CEO Stéphane Drouin steps down
Drouin is departing the angel investor network for personal reasons less than a year after taking the helm.
Lightspeed beats outlook in fiscal Q1 to tepid market response
CEO claims Lightspeed has been “winning where it matters” after revising GTM strategy.