How Toronto Cat Rescue is using tech to build a Tinder for foster cats
Technology has a massive opportunity to solve problems in the world. Projects across the globe are tackling challenges like…
Canadian Startup News
Startup jobs of the week: PayBright, Parity, Sensibill
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From…
Two research projects receive combined $448,000 from Innovate BC
Two BC research projects have received a combined total of $448,000 through the Ignite Program of Innovate BC, the agency that…
Sidewalk Labs shares more specifics on how it will collect, use data
Sidewalk Labs has released its Digital Innovation Appendix, laying out more details about the Alphabet company’s proposed…
Father & Founder: SnapTravel’s CEO finds common ground
SnapTravel CEO Hussein Fazal runs a hotel booking startup that lets users find and book rooms via SMS texts and Facebook Messenger.…
Calgary healthtech hub HaTCH announces startups in first cohort
The Calgary-based Health Technology Commercialization Hub (HaTCH) has officially announced its first cohort of companies for…
Charli AI comes out of stealth mode, launches workflow automation product
Vancouver-based startup Charli AI has announced the limited release of its chat-oriented product aimed to automate financial…
1Password closes $265 million CAD in first round of institutional funding
After 14 years of organic growth, and attracting the attention of millions of users and more than 50,000 companies, Toronto-based…
OMERS Ventures adds experienced partner focused on Canada as firm preps for global fund
OMERS Ventures has a new addition focused on funding the firm’s back yard. Laura Lenz joins the venture capital arm of…
Montreal’s Potloc announces $13 million CAD Series A originally closed in July
Potloc, a startup that conducts market research using geo-targeted surveys, has announced its $13 million CAD Series A funding…
#MoveTheDial, Feminuity offer strategies for companies at all stages to retain women in tech
Women’s participation in Canada’s tech sector has remained stagnant over the last decade, and according to research…
10th annual Launch Party showcases Calgary’s startup growth amid dwindling provincial support
This week, Startup Calgary held the 10th annual Launch Party to kick off Calgary Innovation Week, where early-stage startups…
Dream Maker Ventures launches diversity program for underrepresented entrepreneurs
Toronto-based Dream Maker Ventures is launching a new partnership model with the Dream Legacy Foundation, the new philanthropic…
Ottawa-founded Threekit raises $20 million USD for product visualization platform
Threekit, an Ottawa-founded product visualization software platform company that targets e-commerce brands, has closed a $20…
Canadian tech leaders talk generational differences at this year’s #movethedial Summit
Returning to Toronto for its second year, #movethedial brings together thought leaders, partners, and amazing humans of all…