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TechnologyNovember 21, 2013<November 21, 2013

It’s a Winner! First AngelHack Vancouver Spreads the Love

by John Gray

The hackathon is no longer new or novel. On any given weekend you’ll find a collection of coders hunched over their laptops,…

Canadian Startup NewsNovember 20, 2013<November 20, 2013

Toronto’s AEON Attire Kickstarter Gloves Crushes Funding Goal

by Joseph Czikk

When its really cold out and we don’t feel like taking our winter gloves off before swiping at our iPhones or tablets,…

TechnologyNovember 20, 2013<November 20, 2013

Outer Space Meets the Social Space: Ryan Holmes and Chris Hadfield at Science World

by John Gray

They were introduced as the rock star astronaut and social media giant. Colonel Chris Hadfield and Hootsuite CEO Ryan Holmes…

Canadian Startup News, LaunchesNovember 20, 2013<November 20, 2013

New Coding School in Toronto Set for January Launch

by Joseph Czikk

Brainstation, a new Toronto-based coding school that demands a smaller time and money commitment than other schools like Bitmaker…

Acquisitions, Canadian Startup NewsNovember 20, 2013<November 20, 2013

PasswordBox CEO on Acquisition: “To Get Our Footprint in San Francisco”

by Joseph Czikk

PasswordBox CEO Dan Robichaud told me over the phone that this morning’s acquisition news involving San Francisco-based…

Canadian Startup News, LaunchesNovember 20, 2013<August 20, 2014

DMZ Startup Flybits Teams Up With City of Ottawa for Navigation App

by Joseph Czikk

Toronto-based startup Flybits has teamed up with the City of Ottawa to launch an impressive navigation app. It can tell drivers…

Canadian Startup News, Milestones, TechnologyNovember 20, 2013<December 2, 2022

Online Menswear Innovators Frank & Oak Open Brick and Mortar Locations

by Tom Emrich

Frank & Oak are taking their threads offline by opening two new brick and mortar locations in Montreal and Toronto. The…

TechnologyNovember 20, 2013<November 20, 2013

PasswordBox Acquiers San Francisco Startup Legacy Locker

by Joseph Czikk

CEO Dan Robichaud and his team at Montreal’s PasswordBox just keep chugging along following its big $6 million funding…

Canadian Startup News, Funding, MilestonesNovember 19, 2013<August 20, 2014

Former FounderFuel Startup InfoActive Eyes a Few Big Months Ahead

by Joseph Czikk

Former FounderFuel startup InfoActive and its CEO Trina Chaisson have slowly plied away at their trade since graduating the…

TechnologyNovember 19, 2013<January 3, 2023

Want a Different Kind of iOS Inbox? Toronto’s Inbox Cube To Launch

by Joseph Czikk

Anyone reading this is likely using the Apple iPhone mail app as their iOS inbox (and it’s estimated that 24 percent…

Acquisitions, Canadian Startup NewsNovember 19, 2013<November 19, 2013

Next 36-Born Atlus App Acquired By Ottawa’s Purple Forge Corp

by BetaKit

A startup created as a result of the Next 36 program has been acquired by Purple Forge Corp. Atlus is an app serving as a…

Canadian Startup News, Tech InnovationNovember 19, 2013<November 19, 2013

Vancouver’s MIO SportWatch Makers Report Tripled Sales

by Joseph Czikk

As the craze for various forms of smartwatch and wearable technology continues, one Canadian company out of Vancouver is reporting…

TechnologyNovember 19, 2013<November 19, 2013

Calgary’s Play It Gaming Raises $700,000, Directs Product to Emerging Markets

by Joseph Czikk

Calgary-based social game developers Play It Gaming is announcing its “oversubscribed round” of seed financing…

TechnologyNovember 19, 2013<November 19, 2013

Vancouver’s Lighthouse Labs Coding Bootcamp Tackles the Talent Crunch

by John Gray

“Back in the day”: it’s a growing refrain in the Vancouver technology community. There’s people waxing nostalgically…

Acquisitions, Canadian Startup NewsNovember 18, 2013<November 13, 2022

FinancialForce Acquires Burlington’s Vana Workforce for HCM Software Solution

by BetaKit

It’s been interesting to observe the rise of “HCM” (Human Capital Management) software and the various acquisitions…

Luge Capital looks to buck FinTech trends with $71-million CAD first close of new fund

As 1Password hits new revenue milestones, CEO Jeff Shiner touts B2B growth

Inovia announces $34-million CAD Discovery Fund for early-stage VCs

How “pirate” entrepreneur Lloyed Lobo kicked his self-destructive habits

Cultivator’s incubated startups surpass $100 million in private funding

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It’s a Winner! First AngelHack Vancouver Spreads the Love

Toronto’s AEON Attire Kickstarter Gloves Crushes Funding Goal

Outer Space Meets the Social Space: Ryan Holmes and Chris Hadfield at Science World

New Coding School in Toronto Set for January Launch

PasswordBox CEO on Acquisition: “To Get Our Footprint in San Francisco”

DMZ Startup Flybits Teams Up With City of Ottawa for Navigation App

Online Menswear Innovators Frank & Oak Open Brick and Mortar Locations

PasswordBox Acquiers San Francisco Startup Legacy Locker

Former FounderFuel Startup InfoActive Eyes a Few Big Months Ahead

Want a Different Kind of iOS Inbox? Toronto’s Inbox Cube To Launch

Next 36-Born Atlus App Acquired By Ottawa’s Purple Forge Corp

Vancouver’s MIO SportWatch Makers Report Tripled Sales

Calgary’s Play It Gaming Raises $700,000, Directs Product to Emerging Markets

Vancouver’s Lighthouse Labs Coding Bootcamp Tackles the Talent Crunch

FinancialForce Acquires Burlington’s Vana Workforce for HCM Software Solution

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