Short-term lender Progressa launches enterprise software solutions
Vancouver and Toronto-based financial technology company Progressa has announced the launch of its suite of software solutions…
Canadian Startup News
Hawk’s Nest healthtech pitch competition returns November 22
On November 22, Sunnybrook Next Generation is hosting the second edition of Hawk’s Nest, a Dragons’ Den-style competition…
Canadian government releases funding for three superclusters
The Canadian government has confirmed funding to three of its five planned superclusters. The Globe and Mail had previously…
Alain Chesnais joins Receptiviti as chief technology officer
Receptiviti, a Toronto-based corporate culture analytics company, has announced that data scientist and software engineer Alain…
Ex-EVP partners push to oust current GPs over alleged forced sale of portfolio company Uken Games
Two founding partners of Toronto-based VC firm Extreme Venture Partners have advocated for the removal of the current general…
Sandvine, Cineplex execs named new Communitech board leaders
Kitchener-based Communitech has announced a number of new board members as part of its 2018 to 2019 board of directors. The…
Canadian government investing $13 million in satellite company NorthStar Earth and Space
The Canadian government has announced a $13 million investment in NorthStar Earth and Space, a Montreal-based startup that…
Hostaway raises $1.9 million to streamline vacation rental management
Toronto-based Hostaway has raised $1.9 million in seed funding as the company looks to tackle the evolving vacation rental…
Curate Mobile acquires JUICE Mobile adtech firm
Toronto-based media buying company Curate Mobile has announced the acquisition of JUICE Mobile, Canada’s only TAG “Certified…
Ask an Investor: How can I create optionality after I get an acquisition offer?
Welcome to a BetaKit series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions facing…
Element AI partnering with Singapore companies to accelerate product development
Element AI has announced partnerships with Singapore-based organizations including GIC, SGInnovate, and Singapore Management…
FedDev Ontario investing $264,000 in Fierce Founders
FedDev Ontario is investing $264,000 into Communitech’s Fierce Founders Accelerator to support more women-led technology…
Precision OS raises $2.3 million to build VR simulations for surgery
Precision OS has raised $2.3 million in its Series A led by Davos-based AO Invest, alongside other undisclosed investors. Precision…
Xanadu launches open source machine learning software for quantum computers
Toronto-based Xanadu has launched PennyLane, which it calls the first dedicated machine learning software for quantum computers.…
Deloitte releases Fast 50 highlighting Canada’s high-growth companies
Deloitte has released its list of its Technology Fast 50, which recognizes tech companies in Canada experiencing significant…