Canadian Startup News | BetaKit

Kepler makes history with world-first launch of optical relay satellite network

Alex Riehl January 12, 2026

Canadian company beats out similar projects from Amazon and Starlink.

Alex Riehl January 12, 2026

Meal kit service’s Montréal facility back in operation following nine-day suspension.

Madison McLauchlan January 12, 2026

Deal for control of embattled luxury retail platform expected to close before Feb. 13.

Josh Scott January 12, 2026

Wang replaces Pedro Canahuati as Toronto cybersecurity firm continues to reshape C-suite.

Madison McLauchlan January 12, 2026

Former employee says game developer unexpectedly dropped union challenges weeks before closing office.

Josh Scott January 12, 2026

Indigenous Tech Circle brings founders, investors, and policymakers together in Vancouver.

Jesse Cole January 9, 2026

Breakthrough discovery could see diamonds used in data centres and laser manufacturing.

Alex Riehl January 9, 2026

Successful launch would be world-first, beating out similar projects from Amazon and Starlink.

Alex Riehl January 9, 2026

Former leader John Sicard retired in 2024 after 30 years with the company.

Josh Scott January 9, 2026

The Montréal cybersecurity firm claims PayTool has defrauded as many as 900 Canadians.

Isabelle Kirkwood January 9, 2026

Fasken’s Exit InSights Study points to an exit window that appears earlier than most founders expect.

Alex Riehl January 8, 2026

Contract lets MDA bid on future tasks and services that support the $151-billion program.

Madison McLauchlan January 8, 2026

Experts say Canada’s murky privacy and online harm laws leave victims with limited options.

Josh Scott January 8, 2026

After spending decades on quantum annealing, D-Wave hopes to make a splash in gate-based computing.

Jesse Cole January 8, 2026

Research institute is accepting applications for AI for Earth program until the end of February.