Why Canadian commerce startups are building “live shopping” into their marketing plans
Connie Lo of Three Ships sold $20,000 in beauty products in the company’s first hour live.
Canadian Startup News
Federal, Ontario governments contribute to Linamar’s $1-billion EV manufacturing investment
ISED commits up to $169.4 million through Strategic Innovation Fund as Trump tariffs loom.
Intuit is focused on letting the builders build
Greg Coulombe is hiring the next generation of technologists.
How Calgary-based startup Knead tackled the NFL draft’s food waste with software
BDC Capital’s Thrive Lab contributed to Knead’s pre-seed round as first Alberta-based investment.
Plutera Capital buys Hardbacon’s assets out of bankruptcy following 2024 shutdown
Newly launched affiliate marketing firm aims to restructure and transform the former FinTech startup.
Canadian-founded Clay achieves unicorn status with $57.5-million raise
Customer research AI startup CEO claims its 6x growth in 2024 prompted existing investors to “double down.”
Optable raises $28.8 million to grow data management solution in United States
Funding for the adtech venture led by Telus Global Ventures with participation from many returning investors.
Shopify president calls Montréal “the most entrepreneurial city on the planet” at North Star event
Event panel included insights from Stay22, Dialogue, Nesto, and PemPem founders.
Liberal leadership candidates signal party pivot on capital gains tax rate changes
Carney, Freeland, and Gould express willingness to reverse course on divisive policy.
Innovation Minister says Canada will review business relationship with Amazon following Québec retreat
Open letter says Amazon’s decision “raises questions” about its commitment to Canada.
Wound care device maker MolecuLight secures $39.5 million CAD from UK-based Hayfin
Toronto-based company says funding will support new thermal imaging, 3D visualization features.
AstraZeneca to invest $820-million CAD in Ontario facilities expansion
Invest Ontario providing $16.1-million CAD grant to support life sciences sector growth.
Street Context acquired by American market intelligence firm BlueMatrix for undisclosed amount
Combined company will integrate authoring, financial data, and consumption analytics into one platform.
QueerTech launches new 2SLGBTQIA+ accelerator and names Virtual Gurus’ Bobbie Racette board chair
The program launch follows QueerTech’s acquisition of Gradient Spaces last year.
Basetwo closes $16.5-million CAD Series A round to optimize manufacturing with AI copilots
Company claims AI model armed with physics, chemistry expertise can cut inefficiencies in mass production.