Internet Society open letter claims federal online regulation proposals could curtail freedom, innovation
In a recent letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Internet Society, a nonprofit group advocating for an open…
Canadian Startup News
BuyProperly raises $2 million to expand real estate investment platform across Canada, US
Toronto-based FinTech startup BuyProperly has secured a $2 million CAD pre-seed round to fuel the growth of its online fractional…
Federal government promises $199.16 million to biotech company Resilience Biotechnologies
The Government of Canada today announced an investment of $199.16 million in Resilience Biotechnologies, which is creating…
Launch Academy giving $100,000 in scholarships to aspiring entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19
Vancouver-based tech incubator Launch Academy, and its co-founder and CEO Ray Walia, have announced plans to provide $100,000…
BioBox Analytics launches platform to help scientists analyze genomic data
After two years of development, Toronto-based biotech software startup BioBox Analytics has publicly launched its platform,…
With its platform now on the market, Odaia bets on pharma
Two years ago, when raising its $1.6 million seed round, Toronto-based SaaS and AI startup Odaia was focused on productizing…
Today in acquisitions: Sourced, Eddyfi/NDT, MCI Onehealth, District M, Vanilla
Five Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions or have been acquired, including Sourced, Eddyfi/NDT, MCI Onehealth,…
Today in funding: Nanology Labs, Covalent, Audioptics Medical
Three Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised,…
BDC Capital launches second $250 million growth equity fund
BDC Capital is launching another $250 million CAD growth equity fund to help mid-market Canadian companies scale. Through the…
Google commits $2 million to prepare young Canadian workers from underserved communities for tech careers
Google Canada has committed $2 million CAD to four nonprofits, NPower Canada, Pathways to Education, the Toronto Public Library,…
BBTV bullish on outlook following YoY revenue growth in third earnings report since TSX IPO
During the first quarter of 2021, BBTV Holdings, the holding company behind Vancouver-based BroadbandTV, generated $107 million…
How Canadian tech is tackling the global problem of food insecurity
Across Canada, more than four million people say regular access to healthy, affordable food is a challenge. In a recent interview…
Mogo to nearly double stake in Coinsquare to 37 percent
Vancouver FinTech company Mogo has announced plans to increase its ownership position in Coinsquare by purchasing an additional…
BlackBerry expands partnership with University of Waterloo to support students, R&D, commercialization
BlackBerry has partnered with the University of Waterloo to launch a new, five-year, “multi-million dollar” innovation…
Federal government extends CAN Health Network in Ontario, brings program to Atlantic Canada
The federal government is investing a cumulative $5.45 million into the CAN Health Network program. The investment is intended…