Thri5 raises $5.4 million USD to expand AI platform for retail businesses
The startup, founded by former Loblaw Digital leaders, plans to expand across North America and Europe.
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Robinhood opens new Canadian HQ in Toronto as Canada becomes a “priority” market
Starting with crypto, the US brokerage aims to bring more competition to Canada.
Shopify becomes OpenAI’s first e-commerce partner with ChatGPT Ads integration
Integration allows merchants to sync storefronts and advertise directly inside ChatGPT in the US.
Cohere and OpenText partner on Canadian agentic AI stack for enterprises
At ALL IN, Cohere VP says the two companies are targeting a similar customer base.
How Canadian startups can compete for talent without big tech budgets
Willson Cross writes that founders need to not feel limited by borders when hiring.
Aidan Gomez says Cohere won’t get into the business of making chips
Toronto AI company won’t follow competitors in pursuit of in-house semiconductors.
Mila negotiating new federal funding after being tasked with open-source AI file
Solomon: “It’s in the tens of millions. It’s serious backing, and we’re backing Mila.”
CEIMIA, Animikii partner with Manitoba First Nation on stewardship of Indigenous data
Animikii Indigenous Technology and CEIMIA announced the partnership at Montréal’s ALL IN conference.
OpenAI managing director says Canada an “obvious place” for data centre
George Osborne also praised the country’s efforts to solicit international investment and boost AI adoption.
Orbits secures $2 million USD to manage home logistics with AI
A16z Speedrun, N49P, Garage back Orbits’ consumer launch of AI household assistant.
Mila and Mozilla announce plans to build open-source AI for businesses
Canadian government-backed project has received $5 million from Firefox maker and $1 million from Hypertec.
Amplify Capital prepares to place more early-stage bets with $60-million third impact fund
Ten-year-old VC firm will back up to 30 companies, with a focus on climate, health, and work tech.
When AI writes the code, what still counts as R&D?
Boast breaks down what companies need to prove when AI is part of the experimentation process.
Wise launches chequing account for Canadians
Launch is the latest in European FinTech’s growing rollout of products and services in Canada.
TextNow celebrates $1-billion revenue milestone with public art in Waterloo
Founded in 2009, TextNow’s service is now used by over 10 million people across the US.