Wealthsimple unveils advanced investing tools as it hits $100-billion milestone
As it surpasses $100 billion in AUA, Toronto firm aims to bolster investing with lower fees, diversification, and AI.
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The Canva for spreadsheets tackling Canada’s founder-finance gap
Profitual helps startups build budgets, forecasts, and investor-ready financials, no accounting degree required.
Rally festival tells doom-scrolling teens “it’s okay to be unavailable” online
From screen time to chatbots, new Toronto festival helps young Canadians reclaim control of their digital lives.
Aidan Gomez says Cohere could IPO “soon” as company holds secondary sale
CEO thinks Canadian AI scaleup will become profitable before 2029.
MaRS relaunches Capital Program to keep Canada’s “anchor” companies at home
Renewed program guides startups through fundraising with a “white-glove service.”
Harley Finkelstein and David Segal spill the tea on entrepreneurship at “Made in Montréal” event
Shopify president and DavidsTea founder urge founders to buck relocation pressure and make Canada their launchpad.
Investissement Québec transforms early-stage program into $200-million VC fund
New Fonds Impulsion will expand support for founders amid declining seed-stage deal flow across the province.
Can today’s AI wunderkinds clear tomorrow’s enterprise hurdles?
Four investors break down how AI startups can cross the bridge to true enterprise contracts.
Tech investor associations urge unified capital strategy ahead of budget
NACO and CVCA ask for seed-matching program, VCCI re-up, Canadian QSBS, and mid-cap support.
Clio the latest Canadian company to partner with Affirm for “buy now, pay later” service
Legaltech company also launches its own capital advance program as it tackles the enterprise market.
Feds commit $189 million to renew Black Entrepreneurship Program
Five-year extension will expand access to loans, mentorship, and data through three programs.
YSpace to put women entrepreneurs in the spotlight at ELLA Ascend 2025 Showcase
Oct. 30 event will feature leaders of AFC Toronto, CATTLEytics, and Tealbook.
Ready Plan Go raises $750K to automate accountants’ grunt work with AI
Montreal startup wants to give accountants more time for client advice by letting AI handle paperwork.
BDC report finds optimism is up among Canadian entrepreneurs despite trade war uncertainty
Trade pressure takes a toll as over half reported emotional or mental exhaustion this year.
FreshBooks partners with Affirm to offer “buy now, pay later” feature
FreshBooks Payments invoices can now be paid through biweekly or monthly plans.