Shopify announces changes to its revenue share model for developers at Shopify Unite 2021
At Shopify Unite 2021, the e-commerce company unveiled a host of new platform investments, including changes to how it does…
Canadian Startup News
Today in funding: Adela, d1g1t, Somm, Polystyvert, Award Pool, Trendi
Six Canadian tech startups have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money,…
Workforce analytics startup Visier secures $154 million CAD from Goldman Sachs
Workforce analytics company Visier has secured $154 million CAD ($125 million USD), becoming the latest Canadian tech startup…
Tribe Technologies announces November seed funding as company looks to scale online community platform
Toronto-based Tribe Technologies has announced a $7.5 million USD seed financing round, closed in November, as the startup…
MaRS’ Yung Wu on the real price of ransomware
Every 11 seconds, there’s a ransomware cyberattack against a business. These types of attacks happen even more frequently…
Think Research increases credit facility from National Bank to further acquisition strategy
Toronto-based healthtech company Think Research has increased a credit facility with the National Bank of Canada to increase…
Alida secures $12.3 million CAD debt facility to pursue product-driven expansion
Fuelled by $12.3 million CAD ($10 million USD) in fresh debt financing and a clear vision, Alida aims to accelerate its new,…
Amazon to open robotics fulfilment centre in Alberta, hire 1,000 workers
Amazon is set to open a new robotics fulfilment centre in Parkland County, Alberta that will create more than 1,000 full and…
Elevate brings on former Bell Media exec Randy Lennox as Razor Suleman joins US unicorn Pacaso
Elevate is bringing on former Bell Media president Randy Lennox as its executive chair as co-founder and CEO Razor Suleman…
3 Healthtech jobs available in Toronto right now
Toronto is home to many incredible tech companies across sectors. However, one sector is seeing a massive boom following COVID-19:…
When will Canadian tech stop paying peanuts?
As Canadian tech enters a hopeful summer, the BetaKit Podcast is bringing the heat with another listener AMA episode. “Can…
Following TSX IPO, VerticalScope acquires Paddling.com
Toronto’s VerticalScope has acquired Paddling.com, a website for kayak, canoe, and paddle board enthusiasts. The terms of…
Tulip raises $34.4 million CAD Series C round
Kitchener-Waterloo’s Tulip, which provides cloud-based omnichannel mobile solutions for retail stores, has secured around…
Intuit, Highline Beta launch new Prosperity accelerator for AI startups
Intuit and Highline Beta have partnered to launch another accelerator program, this time for startups specifically using artificial…
Clearco, Caravan launch $50 million USD fund for celebrity-backed companies
Toronto-based Clearco has launched a $50 million USD fund in partnership with Caravan to provide non-dilutive capital to businesses…