Kik’s Kin Foundation announces plans to build its own blockchain
The Kin Foundation, Kik’s non-profit governance body overseeing the Kin cryptocurrency, announced that it will build…
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Canadian Growth Hackers: How TouchBistro uses content marketing
In today’s crowded digital landscape, the question driving every marketing campaign is how to get noticed? With people’s…
Today in AI: Stradigi AI, Soko.ai, Qoints, Sportlogiq
Several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features to make strides in AI. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
New physical space, services marketplace lead flurry of Shopify Unite announcements
Today at Shopify’s Unite partner and developer conference in Toronto, the company announced new features and products…
Volta Labs announces 16 startups to pitch for $25,000 investment
Halifax-based Volta Labs has announced the 16 Atlantic Canadian startups that will pitch at the spring edition of the Volta…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 114: Facebook still wants to be super creepy with your data
Here’s the thing: Facebook has had a not so great 2018. But when you’re a tech company that hosts an annual developer…
OMERS Ventures announces intention to expand into Europe and Asia
Canadian venture fund OMERS Ventures said it plans to expand into Europe and Asia in a Medium post published today. Earlier…
Miovision closes $15 million convertible note with plans for larger equity round
Kitchener-based Miovision has raised $15 million in a round led by MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. (MKB) and McRock Capital,…
Lane Merrifield and Vincenzo Guzzo named new Dragons’ Den dragons
CBC has announced Lane Merrifield and Vincenzo Guzzo as Dragons’ Den newest judges for season 13. The pair will take…
Genecis EnviroTech wins OCE’s $20,000 Social Enterprise Pitch Competition
The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) has named Genecis Envirotech as the winner of its Social Enterprise Pitch competition.…
Shop.ca relaunches with coupons and content focus
Shop.ca has relaunched its platform with a focus on providing coupons alongside retail content and shopping guides. It’s…
BC Tech Association announces Technology Impact Awards finalists
The BC Tech Association has announced the finalists for its 2018 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), which recognize companies…
Five healthtech grants available to Canadian startups
The Canadian healthcare industry is notoriously one of the most difficult to innovate within. When they’re not navigating…
Uber’s Bozoma Saint John, Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker speaking at True North conference
Communitech has announced three new speakers that will be headlining the True North conference taking place between May 29…
Ask an Investor: What can I expect from my VCs?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…