Active Impact Investments launches third climate tech seed fund with $70 million in initial commitments
LPs include Northleaf, Fondaction, Co-operators, Deloitte Ventures, University of Victoria.
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McGill, venture studio BXVentures spin out cleantech venture FeX Energy
FeX Energy uses metal fuel technology to generate renewable energy.
Federal government commits $4.8 million to Knowledge Hub, NACO through Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
The funding is aimed to create educational resources that support women entrepreneurs, investors.
PointClickCare’s Mike Wessinger on how Canada’s tech sector stacks up globally
Newly appointed C100 board co-chair talks community building, fundraising, and talent.
Four startups win over $210,000 at SAAS NORTH 2023
Among the winners are Enurgen, Strucwise, Myomar, and Soralink.
Revenue growth is more complex than ever. Here’s how your finance team can drive value
Modern CFOs need to become your startup’s data-driven growth partner.
Boosted by $6.8 million in government funding, Volta unveils its new space
Volta chose to scale back its physical premises earlier this year to focus on hybrid startup support.
Hopper-linked Deep Sky closes $57.5-million Series A to make Canada a “carbon removal capital”
Barely a year old, the Montréal cleantech startup has already amassed $75 million in total funding.
InBC invests $29 million into 4AG Robotics, Clarius Mobile Health, Pender, Amplitude Ventures
These startups, VC firms align with InBC’s “triple bottom line approach.”
“We are still waiting”: FinTech leaders urge Liberals to enact much-delayed open banking rules
Open letter comes on the heels of Conservative bill pressuring federal action on open banking.
Hoping to be the go-to platform for blockchain devs, Uniblock secures $3.1 million CAD
Uniblock aims to unify fragmented blockchain tools into a single platform.
FreshBooks president and CEO depart as company lays off six percent of employees
FinTech firm promotes two interim co-CEOs, embarks on search for next leader.
Pathway raises $5 million in seed funding, opens free access to healthcare guidance platform
The healthtech startup also unveiled its “most advanced” AI assistant to date.
Float launches new high-yield product geared toward Canadian SMBs
As other FinTech firms pull back from SMBs, Float aims to help them navigate inflation challenges.
WonderFi-owned Bitbuy acquires customers of fellow regulated Canadian crypto exchange Bitvo
The move comes a year after the collapse of Bitvo’s deal with would-be acquirer FTX.