11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2018
For the last two years, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts about some amazing Canadian technology companies that…
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Ask an Investor: When should I announce my funding round?
Ask an Investor has covered in the past if you should announce a funding round. So assuming you’ve decided to announce your…
Vincent Mifsud steps down as ScribbleLive CEO, becomes board chair
Vincent Mifsud has stepped down from his role as ScribbleLive’s CEO, BetaKit has learned. In an email sent to company employees…
Tech for Good: How machine learning and rich data can help prevent pollution
As part of a regular series powered by IBM, BetaKit interviews Canadian tech leaders using innovation for the greater good.…
Digital Technology supercluster wants to invest $1.4 billion in its projects
One of the supercluster consortia shortlisted in the Canadian government’s supercluster initiative has released the full…
Visa report: Two in three Canadians would trust banks with biometric data
As technology progresses, so too do the ways in which people can store personal information. Beyond mere passwords, consumers…
Machine learning engineer among Indeed’s jobs to watch in 2018
Based on growth in 2017, job site Indeed has released a report on the top jobs to watch in 2018. Jobs enabled by tech had a…
Ulula announces $1 million seed round to tackle forced labour
Toronto-based Ulula has officially announced its $1 million seed round. Targeting the mining, energy, and agriculture industries,…
Canada’s top 10 VC deals in 2017 raised over $1 billion
According to data from PE Hub Canada and preliminary data from Thomson Reuters, Canada’s top VC deals this year raised…
BroadbandTV launches business division to build mobile apps for content creators
Vancouver-based BroadbandTV has launched a new business division dedicated to building original games and apps with digital…
Uber makes the case for ridesharing to BC government
Yesterday, Uber worked to persuade the British Columbia government to legalize ride-hailing services in the province. Michael…
Hack To Start Ep.182: Jonah Lupton, founder of SoundGuard
Jonah Lupton is the founder of SoundGuard, the world’s first sound proof paint. Lupton has spent the better part of the last…
Kevin Sandhu reviews his 11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2017
Every January for the last couple of years, I’ve been writing and reviewing Canadian tech companies that I predict to make…
Globalive’s Anthony Lacavera wants to undergo IPO for blockchain firm by mid-2018
Anthony Lacavera, founder of Globalive Capital and Wind Mobile, announced the launch of Globalive Technology Partners, which…
Igloo Software raises $60 million from Charlotte-based Frontier Capital
Kitchener-based Igloo Software, which offers workplace management solutions, has received a $60 million CAD growth equity investment…