Kira Systems receives $65 million CAD investment from New York’s Insight Venture Partners
Toronto-based Kira Systems has received a $65 million CAD ($50 million USD) minority investment from New York City-based Insight…
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AltFi Summit coming to Toronto this December
The AltFi FinTech Summit is coming to Toronto on December 5, 2018. Launched in 2013, the Summit connects alternative finance…
Mojio partners with MetroPCS to power its connected car solution
MetroPCS has chosen Vancouver-based Mojio to power the prepaid wireless company’s connected car solution, called MetroSMART…
Communitech announces six startups participating in 12th Rev program
Communitech has announced the six companies participating in the 12th cohort of the Communitech Rev Accelerator, the hub’s…
Canadian Export Challenge offering $10,000 to entrepreneurs going global
The deadline is looming for the Canadian Export Challenge, which offers the chance to win $10,000 in cash and $100,000 in other…
Deadline for Sunnybrook’s healthtech pitch competition ends today
Sunnybrook Next Generation will host the second edition of its Hawk’s Nest pitch competition this November, which asks…
#MovetheDial founder Jodi Kovitz joins Toronto mayor John Tory’s re-election committee
#MovetheDial founder and CEO Jodi Kovitz has joined the re-election campaign committee for current Toronto mayor John Tory.…
Ask an Investor: How should I handle VC rejection?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Cogeco Peer 1’s Jaime Leverton says building diverse companies means re-evaluating hiring
During a recent TechTO event, Cogeco Peer 1 VP Jaime Leverton explained why tech leaders need to think about building diverse…
Electrobac raises $1 million for smart electronic recycling bin
Montreal-based Electrobac, which develops a smart bin meant to help users recycle electronics, has raised $1 million in seed…
BioNova announces healthtech finalists for $25,000 pitch competition
Eight semi-finalists have been chosen to compete in the BioInnovation Challenge (BIC), BioNova’s regional health and life…
FashionTech Toronto partners with UK’s Centre for Fashion Enterprise
FashionTech Toronto has launched a partnership with London, England’s Centre for Fashion Enterprise (CFE). Founded by Ashley…
Newton raising conditional $15 million round with DV Trading
Toronto-based Newton, which is building a mobile cryptocurrency platform, has entered into several partnerships to help it…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.148: Leveraging tech to grow with Quebec
Quebec is filled with economic innovation, ICT specialists, and the spirit of entrepreneurship. Peter Stastny is a business…
Credit Karma continues Canadian expansion with launch of mobile app
San Francisco-based Credit Karma, which provides free credit scores to consumers, announced it is launching its mobile app…