Geotab launches new IoT startup innovation accelerator
Toronto-based IoT company Geotab has announced the official launch of its smart cities and transportation accelerator program,…
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Microsoft for Startups, Volta announce partnership in Atlantic Canada
Halifax-based innovation hub Volta and Microsoft for Startups Canada have announced a strategic partnership to support the…
Mike Katchen on why Wealthsimple avoided the traditional VC cycle to scale
At #ElevateMoney Stage (programmed by BetaKit) on Wednesday, BetaKit’s Douglas Soltys sat down with Wealthsimple CEO Michael…
Element AI CEO says “I’m not leaving,” shares commercialization challenges
The #ElevateAI Stage (programmed by BetaKit) was filled with panels, keynotes, and lightning talks highlighting what’s…
Ted Livingston says Kik will not stop fighting until it has “no dollars left”
After a tumultuous week for chat messaging app Kik, CEO Ted Livingston took the stage at #ElevateMoney Stage (programmed by…
Founder Institute launches pre-seed startup accelerator in Halifax
Silicon-Valley based Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator with chapters in over 180 cities…
St. John’s-based Verafin closes massive $515 million in financing
Verafin, a financial crime management company based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, has closed a record-setting…
Wattpad inks first major deal in Latin America
Toronto-based Wattpad has announced an exclusive deal with Wise Entertainment to develop Portuguese-language Wattpad stories…
Toronto team takes first place in Oxford global hackathon
A Toronto team is among the first-place winners at a global hackathon hosted by real estate development company, Oxford Properties…
Deep Genomics discovers genetic disorder treatment drug via AI
Deep Genomics, the Toronto-based AI therapeutics startup, has made the first-ever discovery of a diseases treatment and drug…
Tech’s moonshots: highlights from Elevate Main Stage
Elevate arrived at Meridian Hall on Tuesday, featuring a diverse lineup of speakers from tech companies, government, and entertainment,…
Hopper acquires dynamic restaurant pricing app Gravy
Montreal-based travel app Hopper has acquired Gravy, a company that used data to provide dynamic pricing for restaurant customers.…
Toronto-based Paycase files $500 million lawsuit against TMX Group
Toronto-based Paycase, which works with financial institutions to provide infrastructure for cryptocurrency offerings, has…
Online platform for neighbourhoods Nextdoor launches in Canada
San Francisco-headquartered Nextdoor is officially launching its social platform, designed to help neighbourhoods connect and…
Vidyard shakes up pricing model with new “reverse freemium”
Vidyard, the Kitchener-Waterloo software startup that has created a video platform for businesses, is looking to shake up…