New Brunswick government commits $10 million to Build Ventures Fund II
The New Brunswick government announced it is committing $10 million to Build Ventures Fund II, which provides early-stage funding…
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Georgian Partners closes massive $714 million CAD fourth fund
Georgian Partners has reportedly closed one of the largest venture capital funds in Canadian history. Per the Globe and Mail,…
Ask an Investor: What should I put into my data room?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
When it comes to machine learning, is privacy possible?
We’re seeing the advance of AI everywhere we look—from ordinary applications like our voice-operated virtual assistants,…
Cybersecurity platform HYAS raises $6.2 million Series A led by Microsoft’s M12 fund
Victoria-based HYAS, which develops intelligence tools to help InfoSec and cybersecurity professionals identify threats and…
Communo raises $1 million seed round from Panache Ventures to expand marketing platform
Calgary-based Communo, which helps connect businesses in the marketing and advertising fields, has raised a $1 million seed…
Report: $263 million USD invested in Canadian FinTech deals in first half of 2018
KPMG International has released its latest Pulse of FinTech report, which examines investment trends, issues, and challenges…
Highline BETA and AB InBev launch 100+ Sustainability Accelerator Program
Highline BETA, in partnership with the global beer company AB InBev, has announced the launch of the AB InBev 100+ Sustainability…
RBC partners with Espresso Capital to fuel Canadian tech lending
RBC and Espresso Capital have announced a partnership meant to target Canadian tech companies seeking debt financing. Under…
Canada Learning Code receives $525,000 from Amazon to support development of K-12 computer science curriculum
Canada Learning Code, an initiative that specializes in digital literacy education, announced that it has received a $525,000…
Canada’s smartARM team wins Microsoft’s 2018 Imagine Cup
Canadian student team smartARM has won Microsoft’s 2018 Imagine Cup for its design of a functional, robotic prosthetic hand.…
Yoshua Bengio among Canadians signing global pledge against AI weaponry
Machine learning pioneer Yoshua Bengio has signed a letter with global AI experts and organizations, vowing to play no role…
Mike Woollatt departs CVCA to join OMERS as director of strategic partnerships
Mike Woollatt, CEO of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), is leaving the organization to join…
BDC paying $69.7 million dividend to Canadian government
BDC has reported that it will pay a dividend of $69.7 million to the Canadian government, calling it a record for the firm.…
Xero acquires Toronto’s Hubdoc for $70 million USD
Accounting service Xero announced today that it has acquired Toronto-based document management startup Hubdoc for $70 million…