Spocket raises $1.5 million to power dropshipping for retailers
Like most entrepreneurs, Saba Mohebpour founded his company out of a problem he experienced himself. While trying to open his…
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How I almost died building my tech company
Let me tell you how I almost died—actually, how I almost killed myself. It’s a really long story, but I’ll make it as…
Hex Capital launches $10 million crypto assets fund
Vancouver-based Hex Capital, which invests in early-stage crypto assets and blockchain companies, has launched with a $10 million…
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…
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…