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Variational AI lands “up to” $349 million USD to discover drugs with Merck

Alex Riehl September 23, 2025

Vancouver firm’s AI platform will generate chemical compounds based on Merck’s therapeutic targets.

Josh Scott September 23, 2025

Major companies like TD and Sun Life back venture studio’s vision.

Alex Riehl September 23, 2025

Renewed partnership moves beyond trials to serve more than 300 GTA stores.

Jon Fingas September 23, 2025

Wang takes over as founder Scott Stirrett steps down.

Alex Riehl September 22, 2025

2026 edition will take place in May and feature the return of the flagship Homecoming event.

Josh Scott September 22, 2025

Ex-PartnerStack leaders want to give SaaS companies enterprise-grade security without the overhead.

Josh Scott September 22, 2025

Thrive ETA Fund combines capital, training, and mentorship for women buying firms from retiring business leaders.

Madison McLauchlan September 19, 2025

Mohamed received the Order of Canada in 2019 for advancing the nation’s tech sector.

Alex Riehl September 19, 2025

Report shows median salary increases of 3.5 percent year-over-year in 2025.

Alex Riehl September 19, 2025

Struggling EV tech company will cut non-essential US staff.

Alex Riehl September 18, 2025

BetaKit, TechTO, and Sage partner for fireside chat with iconic Montréal entrepreneurs.

Madison McLauchlan September 18, 2025

Study shows Tatum’s treatment “uncloaked” cancer cells and wiped out tumours in mice.

Alex Riehl September 18, 2025

Brightspark, BDC Capital, and Rhino Ventures back Harry Chemko-led startup.

Isabelle Kirkwood September 18, 2025

TD’s internal innovation platform, iD8, helps turn some colleague ideas into measurable business outcomes.

Alex Riehl September 18, 2025

Another Shopify alumnus heads to Silicon Valley’s latest meme stock.