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By Jessica Galang November 19, 2015

Lightspeed POS launches new e-commerce platform after acquisition of Amsterdam-based SEOshop

Lightspeed POS, a Montreal-based point-of-sale platform for retailers and restaurateurs, announced the acquisition of Amsterdam-based…

By Douglas Soltys November 19, 2015

Earlier this week, it was revealed that some of Canada’s tech elite have come together to help shape the future of our nation’s…

By Igor Bonifacic November 18, 2015

The problem with every smart lightbulb on the market is the existence of the light switch. Despite the increasing sophistication of…

By Jessica Galang November 18, 2015

While many founders of startups have some first-hand experience that spur them to build their companies, not many are as heartbreaking…

By Jessica Galang November 18, 2015

Startup Canada and Export Development Canada, which provides Canadian exporters with financing, insurance and bonding services…

By Jessica Galang November 18, 2015

A trio of Toronto-based startups have closed significant rounds, keeping the city in the Canadian startup spotlight. Here’s…

By Jessica Galang November 18, 2015

“All of a sudden, Canada is really, really hot. One of the great things this year is that, up until a year ago, we were asking…

By Douglas Soltys November 18, 2015

MaRS Discovery District announced today that Autodesk Inc. will be the innovation hub’s newest tenant. The 3D design, engineering,…

By Jonathon Narvey November 17, 2015

Smart, wearable health tech gear. Social media analytics visualization. Fully-customizable enterprise technology. These were…

By Jessica Galang November 17, 2015

At the Palais des congrès in Montreal, Advanced Manufacturing Canada 2015 will bring together manufacturing business leaders…

By Elena Yunusov November 17, 2015

Connected Lab, founded by former Xtreme Labs team, has exited stealth mode and moved to a new 10,000- square-feet office in…

By Jessica Galang November 17, 2015

With startups leading the way in Canadian innovation, every day, BetaKit does its part to help fill the talent gap with our…

By Startup Canada November 17, 2015

“There’s a huge wealth of innovation and a wealth of startups and their stories need to get out.” – Karen Greve…

By Jessica Galang November 16, 2015

B2B startups across Canada are well-represented in today’s funding roundup. Here’s the latest on who raised how…

By Jessica Galang November 16, 2015

Just six months after launching, LEAGUE, the personal health care startup led by former Kobo CEO Mike Serbinis, is now available…