FloSonics raises $5 million for device helping hospitals track critically-ill patients
Sudbury-based FloSonics Medical has raised $5 million in funding led by iGan Partners. Other investors include Genesys Capital,…
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Canadian media coalition wants government to reconsider ‘Netflix Tax’ stance
A coalition comprised of 45 Canadian media organizations has requested a meeting with federal Minister of Finance Bill Morneau…
MedStack’s Balaji Gopalan says companies must tell the stories of their customers
While entrepreneurs may be excited about their products and how they’ll change the industry, it’s hard to translate…
3iQ first firm to have OSC and CSA-approved crypto fund
Toronto-based 3iQ said it has agreed to terms and conditions with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Canadian…
Coinsquare planning $150 million IPO this year
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare is planning to raise $150 million in an IPO in September, according to a report from Bloomberg.…
GM Canada launches $1.8 million STEM fund supporting educational programs for girls
GM Canada has launched a $1.8 million fund dedicated to supporting educational programs for educational programs in STEM for…
Canadian gov’t and World Economic Forum want to use biometrics to expedite air travel
The Canadian announced that it is collaborating with the World Economic Forum, Accenture, and other partners to test emerging…
Report: Canadians want user-friendly information on privacy policies
A study commissioned by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) has revealed a lot about how Canadians feel about privacy…
Ask an Investor: Do I need insurance for my startup?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Ford acquires Autonomic to double down on mobility services
Ford has acquired Palo Alto, California-based Autonomic.ai, which is building infrastructure for smart mobility applications…
Tech for Good: Studio 1 Labs focuses on trust and user experience to help doctors better care for patients
As part of a regular series powered by IBM, BetaKit interviews Canadian tech leaders using innovation for the greater good.…
Bright + Early wants to help Toronto’s scrappy startups embrace HR
The Toronto tech ecosystem is getting attention in many areas; companies are reaching their next phases of growth, attracting…
Hack To Start Ep.184: Gessica Bicego, Blinklist head of performance marketing
Gessica Bicego is the head of performance marketing at Blinkist, the platform for bite-sized insights in audio or text. Bicego…
Microsoft hires new director for Montreal AI lab, announces plan to double workforce
Redmond computing giant Microsoft has plans to double the team at its Montreal research lab. The company has also hired Carnegie…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.121: The art of technology with Emily Smith
Storytelling is essential for growing a strong and memorable brand. For Emily Smith, it seemed obvious that in order to stay…