Covera raises $1.5 million to help customers overcome boring insurance shopping
Montreal-based Covera, which has a platform that finds annual insurance rates for customers, has raised $1 million in its seed…
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Security workforce manager TrackTik raises $7 million
TrackTik, Montréal-based security workforce management platform, has received $7 million in funding. The startup is backed…
Today in company updates: StackAdapt launches Unbiasify, Kik co-founder launches news subscription startup
This week, several startups have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest on company…
Report: Canada among top 10 countries for marketplace expansion
Canada ranked in the top 10 marketplaces for expansion on Hyperwallet’s inaugural 2018 Marketplace Expansion Index. The…
GoDaddy awarding $2,500 to small business ventures
GoDaddy Canada has announced its second annual contest to support Canadian entrepreneurs. The Life Fulfilling Ventures Contest,…
Traction on Demand, Axonify among GPTW’s best workplaces in tech list
Great Place To Work, a company that recognizes the world’s best workplaces, announced its 2017 list of Canada’s Best Workplaces…
Teams from over 32 countries attend Ethereum hackathon in Waterloo
ETHWaterloo hackathon — which calls itself the world’s largest Ethereum hackathon — hosted its inaugural competition…
Today in company updates: Bridgit announces new CRO, Element AI brings on key hires
This week, several startups have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest on company…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Magic Leap’s $1 billion round
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal make list of world’s 25 most high-tech cities
Canada’s three largest cities made World Economic Forum’s list of the world’s most high tech cities. This recent ranking…
Report: US tech workers more likely to search for Canadian jobs
Indeed has released a report that studies the rise in numbers of US tech workers applying for jobs in Canada. In particular,…
BlackBerry QNX test drives self-driving car in Ottawa
BlackBerry QNX’s driverless car hit the road in suburban Ottawa yesterday. This demonstration is said to be the first public…
Aiva Labs, Oneiric Hockey take top prizes at Lion’s Lair
Five startups were awarded prizes of up to $180,000 at the seventh annual Lion’s Lair Award Gala. Hosted in Hamilton…
Thomson Reuters announces $124 million expansion of Toronto technology centre
Thomson Reuters is dedicating $124 million towards establishing a permanent presence for its technology centre in Toronto,…
Pelmorex acquires Addictive Mobility as part of shift to provide data solutions
Pelmorex has acquired mobile advertising company Addictive Mobility. With over 40 million consumers globally, Weather Network’s…