How SaaS startups move from seed to scale
After finding initial product-market fit, the next challenge startups face is going from seed stage to growth stage. To grow,…
Canadian Startup News
Digital Main Street launches pilot with Deliverect to support Toronto restaurants
Toronto-based Digital Main Street and ventureLAB are launching a new pilot with Belgian-founded startup Deliverect to offer…
BlackCart claims $50 million valuation following $11.2 million Series A round
Toronto-based BlackCart, which offers a “try-before-you-buy” e-commerce solution for retailers, has raised an $11.2 million…
Wealthsimple Trade’s popularity soars amid Reddit-fuelled trading frenzy
Toronto-based Wealthsimple appears to be riding high on a wave of trading frenzy amid the ongoing short squeeze of GameStop…
Digital Technology Supercluster makes new investment to create $8.7 million tech talent program
The British Columbia-based Digital Technology Supercluster has invested in a new $8.7 million program focused on fostering…
Shopify, Technovation take women in STEM partnership global
With the help of global tech education non-profit Technovation, Shopify has increased its young women in science, technology,…
Today in acquisitions: Manifold, Navotar, ShipperBee, FranchiseBlast
Over the past few weeks, four Canadian tech startups have been involved in acquisitions, including Manifold, Navotar, ShipperBee,…
Why TD let its co-ops lead new product development
In most student co-op placements, students shadow senior contributors and talk generally about career planning. At TD Lab,…
City of Kingston, Cloud DX receive funding from FedDev Ontario for healthtech innovations
On Tuesday, FedDev Ontario announced funding for two separate projects meant to support healthtech innovation in the province.…
Seven Prairie startups to watch in 2021
Over the past couple of years, Sean O’Connor from Conexus Venture Capital has been putting together a list of Prairie tech…
TMX Group launches automated platform to help companies secure capital amid increase in private placements
TMX Group, which owns and operates the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), has launched TMX dealLINX,…
Government reveals new credit program for hard-hit businesses will open February 1
The Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP), which will provide financial support to businesses hardest…
Amazon invests $3 million CAD, partners with Canada Learning Code, Kids Code Jeunesse, TakingITGlobal on computer science education
Amazon has partnered with Canada Learning Code, Kids Code Jeunesse, and TakingITGlobal to help equip Canadians to navigate…
Tealbook raises $18.2 million CAD as COVID-19 increases demand for supply chain solutions
Toronto-based data startup Tealbook has raised $18.2 million CAD ($14.4 million USD) in Series A financing as it looks to capitalize…
Is a COVID-fuelled cleantech boom possible?
In 2020, we all stayed home. And nature was healing, right? Turns out 2020 tied for the hottest year on record. And, honestly,…