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Canadian VC pre-seed and seed activity continued to slump in H1 2025

Josh Scott September 16, 2025

VCs say latest results are “not the end of the world” but anticipate continued slowdown.

Alex Riehl September 16, 2025

Toan Dinh replaces Fable co-founder Alwar Pillai while Soraya Alexander steps in at Benevity.

Madison McLauchlan September 16, 2025

Demand is high but the $90-million program will expire this spring.

David Crow September 16, 2025

David Crow digs into the institutionalization of founder incubation.

Josh Scott September 16, 2025

“Mutual” decision leaves Souweine searching for new opportunities in Canadian tech.

Isabelle Kirkwood September 16, 2025

The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance is building space, mentorship, and community for racialized founders in the GTA.

Alex Riehl September 16, 2025

Toronto eclipsed New York while Waterloo soared 11 spots to become a top North American tech market.

Alex Riehl September 15, 2025

Team behind the compliance automation tool joins platform used by two-thirds of the Fortune 500.

Madison McLauchlan September 15, 2025

McGill spin-out is piloting iron reactor for renewable energy storage targeting heavy industry.

Josh Scott September 15, 2025

After teaching 200 graduates across three cohorts, SVA is ready to expand.

Madison McLauchlan September 13, 2025

Online retailer to continue under current leadership with $40 million in interim financing.

Madison McLauchlan September 12, 2025

Funding comes on top of nearly $20 million pledged last year for sovereign compute.

Alex Riehl September 12, 2025

Ex-Thalmic team targets home heating with software-first approach.

Madison McLauchlan September 12, 2025

Christine Fréchette retains leadership of economy and innovation file, supported by two junior ministers.

Alex Riehl September 11, 2025

PM says cloud infrastructure is vital for security, AI, and quantum leadership.