AutoAlign spins off from Armilla AI, launches firewall solution for LLMs
The solution guards against AI flaws while evolving alongside LLMs.
Canadian Startup News
Across-the-pond acquisitions: Descartes acquires ASD, HR Path acquires GroupeX
Descartes continues its acquisition spree while GroupeX joins HR Path’s growing Canadian portfolio.
Versaterm continues acquisition spree with purchase of Integrated Computer Systems
Public safety tech firm has acquired 10 companies since 2020.
Changemakers: Did the SEC just help Manifest Climate scale?
How this climate-focused AI solution is driving business innovation.
Finance Minister Freeland undeterred following meeting with Canadian tech leaders over capital gains tax changes
Freeland: “We believe in this budget. We really believe in the investments this budget is making.”
Community-led bid to buy back Notman House unsuccessful
BDC and IQ accepted another bid for the Montréal startup hub, but it’s unclear by who.
Where #CDNtech companies stand on remote, hybrid, in-office work
Where job seekers choose to work is now a reflection of how they want to work.
FinTech leaders say “devil is in the details” with #Budget2024 open banking promises
Questions still remain on how open banking will work and when it will launch.
Swtch Energy secures $27.2 million USD to continue deployment of EV chargers for multi-unit buildings
Round leader Blue Earth Capital said Swtch’s focus is a market opportunity to grow the clean energy economy.
Happly.Ai, Verano.ai, aiphrodite.ai among winners at INNOVATEwest 2024
The inaugural INNOVATEwest wrapped up in Vancouver this week.
Contango Digital Assets closes $5 million for “Blockchain x AI” seed fund
Backed by WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka, the fund seeks to support projects using both blockchain and AI.
Capital gains tax changes strike a nerve with Canadian tech ecosystem
Over 750 leaders have already signed an open letter calling on feds to reverse course.
DMZ receives $500,000 grant to expand Basecamp program for student entrepreneurs
To date, Basecamp has helped over 365 students launch 151 startups.
Well Health acquires 10 primary care medical clinics from Shoppers Drug Mart
Well says it will integrate digital workflows, patient engagement tech, and AI tools into the clinics once acquired.
Eocycle Technologies secures $25 million CAD to expand wind turbines in US, Europe
Cleantech firm plans to use government incentives in target markets to accelerate expansion.