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Airbus acquires Waterloo-based flight software company Navtech

Jessica Galang January 7, 2016

Navtech was a startup before the word hit the mainstream; in the 1980s, an Air Canada pilot had an idea to use a computer system…

Jessica Galang January 7, 2016

In a city with the nation’s highest concentration of banks and financial institutions, it’s no surprise that some…

BetaKit January 6, 2016

If 2014 was a big year for Canadian startups, then 2015 was uncharted territory. Not only did the startup community reach a…

Douglas Soltys January 6, 2016

Vancouver-based Lendful has announced a major investment today, securing $15 million CAD from Ottawa-based Alterna Bank, a…

Douglas Soltys January 5, 2016

“We believe Vancouver is a place that offers an exciting environment for growth-oriented companies.” – Sean Elbe,…

Jessica Galang January 5, 2016

Last year, CIBC released a slightly ominous report, noting that Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), while responsible…

Jessica Galang January 5, 2016

Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely endeavour, especially in the early stages when companies are still trying figure of what…

Jessica Galang January 5, 2016

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

Jessica Galang January 4, 2016

The Canadian organization dedicated to inspiring a new generation of female angel investors is hosting a breakfast series across…

Jessica Galang January 4, 2016

For its fifth annual 30 under 30, featuring 600 young entrepreneurs demonstrating impressive entrepreneurship, Forbes looked…

Jessica Galang January 4, 2016

A few Canadian companies received rounds of funding in their stockings over the holidays. Here’s the latest on who raised…

Douglas Soltys January 4, 2016

Did you know that Montreal-based smart clothing startup OMsignal’s first product wasn’t a shirt? This is what the company…

Rob Kenedi December 31, 2015

Rob Kenedi sits down with Kerry Liu, co-founder of Rubikloud, a startup focusing on large retailers and their massive data…

Igor Bonifacic December 30, 2015

Credit Karma, a startup that is best known for offering free online credit score assessments, has acquired Snowball, according…

Douglas Soltys December 30, 2015

2015 was an incredible year for Canadians startups, and BetaKit was there to document the highs and lows every step of the…