Volta Labs launches Cohort program providing $25,000 to early-stage startups
Halifax-based Volta Labs, a tech incubator that supports startups through access to mentorship and workshops, is launching…
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Sabrina Geremia named new Google Canada head
Sabrina Geremia is taking over as head of Google’s Canadian operations, according to a report from The Financial Post. Geremia…
la Caisse and Desjardins Group launching $75 million FinTech fund
la Caisse and Desjardins Group announced the creation of a $75 million investment fund dedicated to FinTechs and AI applied…
Minister Navdeep Bains announces two superclusters in Quebec
The Canadian government has announced two winning superclusters in Quebec, which will focus on AI-powered supply chains and…
Companies building diversity surveys must consider metrics of “belonging”
As Peter Parker (Spiderman) discovers his newfound powers, his uncle, Ben reminds him “with great power comes great responsibility.”…
Hive receives $7 million equity investment from Genesis Mining
Vancouver-based Hive, which is building a platform to power blockchain computing, has raised $7 million in financing from Genesis…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 88: How fucked up is your startup management?
If 2017 has taught us nothing else, it’s that stories of poor management in tech are not exactly uncommon. This week,…
Thales launches AI lab with IVADO, MILA, and Vector Institute
Thales has made an investment in advancing safe and ethical applications of artificial intelligence by launching the Centre…
DeepMind opens second international lab in Montreal
Google’s DeepMind has announced the opening of its second international AI research laboratory in Montreal, just months…
Canadian gov’t announces first of nine shortlisted superclusters in Atlantic region
The Canadian government has announced its first supercluster in Halifax, kicking off a cross-country tour of announcing shortlisted…
Payment Rails raises $1.1 million, adds ex-PayPal president as board advisor
Toronto-based Payment Rails, which provides an API platform for businesses to send payments to any individual or company around…
Drop launches in the US with $5.5 million from Sierra Ventures, Portag3
Toronto-based Drop, a mobile app that allows users to collect points on top of their usual loyalty programs, has launched in…
Swept raises $2.5 million to tackle employee turnover in the cleaning industry
Swept has raised a $2.5 million seed round led by iNovia Capital with Afore Capital. Swept initially launched as Clean Simple…
Nuco raises $27 million to build interoperable blockchain network
Toronto-based Nuco has raised $27 million CAD to build its interoperable blockchain network, called Aion. The goal is to build…
League adds RBCI, MetLife to roster of new insurance partners
League has announced new insurance partners along with the launch of new healthcare products and services. The company has…