Alberta makes new tech investments as part of recently-unveiled $75 million strategy
The Government of Alberta has made numerous new investments into the province’s technology sector within the last week as…
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NACO pushes for national angel tax credit ahead of Wednesday throne speech
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) is pushing the federal government to instate a new tax credit intended to incentivize…
BlueCat exec Stephen Devito takes on CEO role as Michael Harris steps down
Toronto computer and network security company BlueCat has a new CEO, with chief financial and operating officer Stephen Devito…
Wealthsimple launches cryptocurrency platform
Toronto-based FinTech startup Wealthsimple has launched its cryptocurrency platform, which provides users with commission-free…
Nuvei closes initial public offering at $833 million USD
Nuvei has reportedly closed its initial public offering (IPO) through the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) at $833 million USD.…
Global survey finds diversity in tech has increased over the last decade, still not enough
More than half of people of colour working in tech globally have seen diversity increase in the last decade, according to a…
Waterloo robotics startup Clearpath extends Series C with $6.6 million CAD
As it looks to secure more enterprise customers and grow its global network of delivery partners, Clearpath Robotics has raised…
Shopify closes public offering at $1.91 billion USD
Ottawa-based e-commerce company Shopify has raised $1.91 billion in a previously-announced public offering. All figures are…
Futurist Amy Webb explains why COVID-19 is forcing businesses to ask new questions about data, trust
The COVID-19 pandemic has businesses driving on ice and too willing to slam on the breaks says, Amy Webb. This Thursday, the…
New event for women entrepreneurs, InvestHER, to host $10,000 virtual pitch competition
InvestHER Summit, a virtual event that aims to connect investors with Canadian female business owners, has opened applications…
VentureLAB receives $370,000 through federal women entrepreneurship fund
VentureLAB, a tech and innovation hub based in the Greater Toronto Area, has received a $370,000 investment from the federal…
Power Corp acquires stake in Northleaf Capital through subsidiaries
Great-West Lifeco and Mackenzie Financial Corporation, a subsidiary of IGM Financial, are acquiring a non-controlling interest…
Fitness tech startup Trainerize acquired by ABC Financial
Vancouver-based fitness tech startup Trainerize has been acquired by ABC Financial, a United States-based software provider…
Nuvei stock surges, representing largest tech IPO in Canada
Nuvei’s stock price soared in its first day of trading, with numbers that make it the most valuable tech IPO on the Toronto…
Baby goods marketplace Rebelstork raises $2 million seed round
Toronto-based e-commerce startup Rebelstork, which has developed an online marketplace for buying and selling baby gear, has…