Canada’s Competition Bureau targets Google for anti-competitive practices
Google faces anti-trust fights on both sides of border as Canadian agency looks to force sale of adtech tools.
Canadian Startup News
With new name, FleetOps secures $30.8-million CAD Series A round
Now called Class8, trucking data startup’s round was led entirely by United States-based investors.
The painkiller for pharmaceutical reps
How ACTO is bringing pharma knowledge to the frontlines.
Charles Mandel always filed on time
BetaKit remembers beloved senior writer on anniversary of his passing.
Hopper restructures again following renewal of Expedia partnership
Hopper reportedly cut 10 percent of staff just over a year after its last restructuring.
Nurau raises $1.5 million CAD in seed funding to take AI-powered HR coach to the US
Montréal-based startup claims its conversational AI platform can reduce HR complaints. What are the risks?
Workers are embracing AI faster than employers can keep up
Research finds that training is essential for success adoption in the workplace.
Belgian VC Theodorus relocates to Canada under new name to target early-stage life sciences startups
Rebranded to Seido Capital, the firm has secured $45 million towards its fifth fund.
Shopify calls on feds to “do whatever is necessary” to resolve Canada Post strike before Black Friday
Shopify suggests federal government impose binding arbitration or legislation to make postal service operational.
WonderFi and Kraken Canada each break $2-billion CAD mark for assets under custody
Kraken’s Canadian operation exceeds $2 billion as WonderFi reports a 110 percent growth since year-end 2023.
Montréal-founded FightCamp launches Peloton-style boxing lessons in Canada
At-home boxing platform designed by Montréal Founder Institute graduate Khalil Zahar.
Practice Better looks to opportunistic growth with $18-million CAD credit facility from CIBC
After honing its AI tools and payments offering, the startup is seeking new ways to help practitioners grow.
Interest rate cuts haven’t helped Canadian small business—yet
Canadian small business sales lag behind US counterparts.
Québec International to bring Finnish networking conference Slush’D to Québec City
Québec City will host first North American edition of founder-forward event in May 2025.
Manzil launches Halal wealth management solution following acquisition of Canadian Islamic Wealth
CEO sees M&A as “critical” for the long-term viability of the Islamic finance industry.