#MoveTheDial and TechTO announce new Summits
This week, #MoveTheDial has announced a global summit, while TechTO has paired up with Venture Out to host PrideTechTO. Here’s…
Canadian Startup News
When is a tech company no longer a startup?
In this article, six founders share their thoughts on the factors that determine when a company that began as a startup is…
Wattpad Studios grows LA presence with new director of content development and production
Wattpad announced that it has appointed Lindsey Ramey as Wattpad Studios’ director of content development and production.…
Sage Franch provides a list of Singularity-proof career paths at #FutureMakers
With a news story on job-stealing AI and automation popping up seemingly every week, anxiety about emerging technologies advancing…
Squiggle Park raises $800,000 to support mission of increasing children’s literacy
Squiggle Park, a web-based platform that aims to help children learn how to read, announced that it has raised an $800,000…
Yaletown Partners closes over half of $200 million Innovation Growth Fund
Vancouver-based Yaletown Partners said it has closed over $100 million in initial funding for its Innovation Growth Fund. The…
With new partnership, Startup Train returns to provide mentorship and connections to Startupfest
For the seventh year in a row, the Startup Train is returning to bring Toronto-based startups to Montreal’s Startupfest,…
Highline BETA launches program to fast track corporate-startup partnerships
Highline BETA has announced the launch of a new program meant to create more connections between large corporations and the…
University of Waterloo joins Ripple’s $64 million CAD blockchain research initiative
The University of Waterloo announced that it is one of 17 universities joining San Francisco-based Ripple’s University Blockchain…
Ritual raises $90 million CAD Series C
Toronto-based food ordering app Ritual has raised $90 million CAD ($70 million USD) in a Series C led by Georgian Partners.…
BC Tech Association announces 2018 Technology Impact Award winners
The BC Tech Association has announced the winners of its 2018 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), which recognize companies contributing…
500px announces distribution partnership with Getty Images
500px has announced a distribution partnership with Getty Images, allowing 500px contributors to sell their images directly…
CVCA launches revamped VC data platform with Hockeystick
During its Invest Canada 2018 conference, the CVCA announced the launch of CVCA Intelligence, its new investment data portal…
AVA Technologies raises $2.6 million to launch a soilless smart garden
Vancouver-based AVA Technologies has raised $2.6 million in a seed round meant to support the launch of its smart garden product.…
500 Startups is back in Canada with Neha Khera in charge
It’s been almost a year since 500 Canada announced to its portfolio via email the decision to terminate the fund’s investment…