Shopify purchases 10,000 tonnes of carbon removal from Carbon Engineering
E-commerce giant Shopify has agreed to purchase 10,000 tonnes of direct air capture (DAC) carbon removal from Squamish-based…
Canadian Startup News
Trufan looks to consolidate audience analytics products with $2.3 million CAD seed round
Toronto-based startup Trufan has raised a $2.3 million CAD seed round of funding, as the company looks to consolidate its two…
New report finds women in tech feel career growth has been stunted during pandemic
According to new data from SAP Canada, nearly half of women in the Canadian tech sector have reported their career growth and…
Women leaders at Shopify launch new angel group to invest in women and non-binary founders
A group of individuals who have helped lead and build Shopify have launched a new angel group in Canada, focused on investing…
As online pharmacy space heats up, Toronto startup launches “Shopify for pharma” platform
Toronto-based healthtech startup Locke Bio has emerged from stealth mode as it looks to become the “Shopify for pharma”…
Can new tech make buying a home less terrible?
Proptech was hot prior to COVID-19, but the pandemic set the market upside down for the incumbents and the disruptors. “Once…
How organizations are pivoting towards a virtual International Women’s Day
As we enter year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are finding new ways to make virtual what was once in-person.…
CorVista Health closes $65 million Series C to bolster AI-powered cardiac diagnostic platform
Toronto-based healthtech startup CorVista Health (formerly Analytics 4 Life) has raised a $65 million USD Series C round led…
Five essential types of content to showcase your tech company’s brand and attract talent
Creating engaging and meaningful content is one of the most powerful ways to bring your company’s brand to life. Content…
Mednow closes $37 million IPO as it’s set to list on TSXV
Toronto-based healthtech startup Mednow has closed its initial public offering, raising approximately $37 million CAD at a…
Upside Foundation reaches 300 members as Wattpad’s massive exit marks strong start for 2021
Eight years after its founding, The Upside Foundation has reported significant milestones reached over the last year, including…
How the CRA is supporting innovation through SR&ED during COVID-19
In 2019, I wrote an article on how the CRA had become tougher on SR&ED claims despite the declining number of reviews.…
Today in funding: SomaDetect, Metis, CoinSmart
Three Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised,…
Wealthsimple sells US book of business to Betterment as company claims renewed focus on Canada
Wealthsimple has sold its United States (US) book of business to online financial services company Betterment. The Toronto-based…
Twitter to ramp up Canadian presence, hire at least 24 engineers in Toronto
Twitter has announced plans to launch a new engineering hub in Canada and hire at least 24 engineers in Toronto. Although the…