BetaKit - Canadian Startup News & Tech Innovation - Part 84

Canadian Tech & Startup News

OpenAI chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane | BetaKit

By Josh Scott October 8, 2025

“Stay tuned”: OpenAI teases Canadian office

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By Alex Riehl October 8, 2025

Canadian cloud providers unite to launch sovereign cloud offering for government

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Two men stand in front of a Manzil sign with their arms on each other's shoulders.

By Josh Scott October 6, 2025

Manzil surpasses $100 million in halal mortgages for Muslim Canadians

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ALL IN 2025 panel

By Douglas Soltys October 5, 2025

Are Canadian entrepreneurs willing to let their old companies die?

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A stylized photo of a group of people in business casual clothing waiting in a line.

By Josh Scott October 1, 2025

Entrepreneurs face nearly five-year wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa

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Avery Pennarun stands with his arms crossed

By Douglas Soltys September 28, 2025

Tailscale’s CEO has an idea “worth billions” for AI startups

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Latest

LumiQ

EdTech startup LumiQ receives strategic investment from Vertu Capital

Isabelle Kirkwood September 27, 2024

CEO says LumiQ found alignment with Vertu after staying away from institutional venture capital.

Motion - Reformed

“Eyes wide open” and a clear view on success

Isabelle Kirkwood September 27, 2024

Part three of our series chronicling one team’s journey from near collapse to hypergrowth.

Lightspeed confirms strategic review of business as company reportedly explores sale

Josh Scott September 26, 2024

Investors react favourably as Lightspeed’s share price has risen over 17 percent.

SAAS NORTH

SAAS NORTH gets real

BetaKit September 26, 2024

Applyboard, Sampler, Certn founders set to talk failure, determination, and more on the BetaKit Keynote Stage.

Universe alums aim to leverage developer infrastructure experience with Bemi

Josh Scott September 26, 2024

Bemi announces $1.2 million in funding to help companies track data changes in Postgres.

Motion - Rebuilt

Putting a new sense of purpose in motion

Isabelle Kirkwood September 26, 2024

Part two of our series chronicling one team’s journey from near collapse to hypergrowth.

Cohere's three co-founders posing for a picture.

Cohere and Float once again top LinkedIn’s Top Canadian Startups list

Loraine Centeno September 25, 2024

Did your startup make the 2024 list?

cyclic-materials

Microsoft among corporate investors backing Cyclic Materials’ $71-million CAD Series B

Isabelle Kirkwood September 25, 2024

Cleantech startup gearing up to expand rare earth recycling infrastructure in the US and Europe.

Motion - Wrecked

How adtech startup Shoelace ended up at the brink of death

Isabelle Kirkwood September 25, 2024

A three-part series chronicling one team’s journey from near collapse to hypergrowth.

pets

a16z leads Scribenote’s $11-million CAD seed round to boost AI-powered writing tool for vets

Isabelle Kirkwood September 24, 2024

AI scribe startup hopes platform can help veterinarians avoid burnout.

BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver

Clio’s Jack Newton headlines BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver on Oct 22

BetaKit September 24, 2024

Register now for a pulse check on West Coast tech, in partnership with Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum.

Ayrton co-founders

Ayrton Energy raises $9.1 million CAD in bid to expand clean hydrogen solution in the US

Isabelle Kirkwood September 24, 2024

Round was co-led by Clean Energy Ventures and BDC Capital.

Nmbr team

With Nmbr, former Humi execs want to power embedded payroll products across Canada

Isabelle Kirkwood September 24, 2024

Startup is backed with $7.6 million CAD from Panache, Luge, Golden, and Motivate.

Canada flag

Former CVCA chair alleges CEO Kim Furlong “appeared unwilling or unable to advocate” for membership in meeting with foreign LPs

Josh Scott September 23, 2024

CVCA insists it remains dedicated to championing Canada following Peter van der Velden’s public comments.

board-room

Months-long dispute between Bitfarms and Riot Platforms draws to a close as companies reach settlement

Isabelle Kirkwood September 23, 2024

Board member Andrés Finkielsztain steps down as Riot withdraws bid to reshuffle Bitfarms board.

The BetaKit Podcast

ALL IN 2025 panel

Avery Pennarun, Tailscale CEO

Prime Minister Mark Carney

Amber Mac on The BetaKit Podcast

PolicyMe co-founders

ALL IN 2025 panel

Avery Pennarun, Tailscale CEO

Prime Minister Mark Carney

Amber Mac on The BetaKit Podcast

PolicyMe co-founders

Podcast

Are Canadian entrepreneurs willing to let their old companies die?

by Douglas Soltys

Leaders discuss the challenges, opportunities, and pressures of AI adoption at ALL IN.

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Tailscale’s CEO has an idea “worth billions” for AI startups

by Douglas Soltys

Avery Pennarun is building the air traffic control for AI agents. He needs help to make sure the planes land safely.

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Why Canada’s defence tech sector is suddenly exploding

by Douglas Soltys

The Icebreaker’s Matthew Lombardi says many of the technologies Canada develops have a dual use in defence.

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Amber Mac wants parents to know their kids are talking to AI

by Douglas Soltys

A new event focused on digital wellness for teens has launched as the dangers of unsupervised AI use become clear.

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Podcast

Are Canadians ready for AI-powered life insurance?

by Douglas Soltys

PolicyMe co-founders Laura and Jeff McKay discuss AI transformation in an industry based on risk, trust, and privacy.

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