Slack raises $427 USD million with $7.1 billion USD valuation
Slack has raised $427 million USD in a Series H round led by Dragoneer Investment Group and General Atlantic, according to…
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Canvass Analytics raises $6.5 million CAD from Google’s Gradient Ventures
Toronto-based Canvass Analytics has raised $6.5 million CAD from Google’s AI-focused Gradient Ventures, the firm’s…
Can coding education STEM Canada’s tech brain drain? (CanCon Ep. 127)
CanCon’s summer run of theme-based episodes continues, this time with a bevy of special guests! Joining us this week:…
Opportunities NB, Fredericton Knowledge Park building $37 million cybersecurity hub
The Greater Fredericton Knowledge Park—a 26-acre campus dedicated to providing space for startups and scaleups—is building…
Swob aims to connect students with employers with its “Tinder for jobs”
Searching for part-time jobs during the school year or securing a full-time summer position can be challenging for many high…
Report: Women-owned businesses face funding, revenue gap
A new report by PayPal Canada and Barraza & Associates has found that businesses owned by women generate an average of…
Waterloo-based news app Ground named WeWork Creator Awards finalist
Waterloo-based Ground, which uses AI and geofencing to tackle fake news, has been selected as a finalist for the WeWork Creator…
Ex-Shopify leaders launch $10 million angel fund Ramen Ventures
A new $10 million angel fund founded by two ex-Shopify leaders is hoping to give back to the Toronto tech ecosystem by helping…
How does a small business find its sweet spot? (Facebook Live chat)
Entrepreneurs know there is nothing ‘small’ about running a small business. The hours are just as long as running more…
Ask an Investor: How do investors build their expertise?
One of the best aspects of being a VC is the constant learning. Every day brings a new pitch, a new company angle, and a new…
Impak Finance raises $1.1 million from angel investors
Montreal-based Impak Finance has received $1.1 million from angel investors for its social impact platform. Participants in…
Kin announces 40 participants in Kin Developer Program
The Kin Foundation, Kik’s non-profit governance body overseeing the Kin cryptocurrency, has announced the 40 developers that…
Nomz, Crescendo named outstanding ventures at NEXT Canada Venture Day
This week, 12 of NEXT Canada’s ventures pitched at the organization’s eighth annual Venture Day, which included an…
Venture for Canada receives $300,404 from ACOA
The Canadian government announced an investment of $300,404 into Venture for Canada, an organization dedicated to recruiting…
VFF closes $31 million Fund II
The Vancouver Founder Fund (now just VFF) has officially closed its second fund at $31 million CAD. Launched in 2015 by Recon…