FansUnite Entertainment to acquire Askott Entertainment and create new gaming tech company
Vancouver-based sports betting tech company FansUnite Entertainment has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire another…
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Saskatchewan’s startup ecosystem will not bounce back like mature tech markets
Let me preface this post with the following: all opinions are my own; I’m optimistic Saskatchewan’s tech ecosystem will…
Make partners out of your investors and four other tips from successful Canadian founders
When Mallorie Brodie describes the process of preparing for a pitch, I can tell I’m talking to an expert. Bridgit Solutions,…
CVCA pens open letter to federal party leaders with three election asks
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) published an open letter on Wednesday addressed to the major…
Canadian investors join global group urging action on climate change
Climate Action 100+, a global investor group comprised of 370 investors with over $35 trillion USD in assets under management,…
Saskatoon-based 7shifts raises additional $7.9 million CAD in Series A
Saskatoon-based restaurant labour management platform 7shifts has raised an additional $7.9 million CAD ($6 million USD) in…
Saskatoon-based SalonScale Technology closes $1 million seed round
Saskatoon-based SalonScale Technology has closed over $1 million in seed funding for its smart technology-powered app helping…
Conexus launches $30 million venture fund to support Saskatchewan startups
The Regina-based Conexus Credit Union has launched a $30 million venture fund that will be focused on investing in Saskatchewan-based…
Saskatoon-based Vendasta raises $40 million CAD in growth capital
Cloud commerce platform for small and medium businesses (SMBs) Vandasta announced on Wednesday that it has raised $40 million…
Ontario government announces task force to develop data strategy
The Ontario government has announced the members of its Digital and Data Task Force looking to get insight into developing…
Nova Scotia’s Securicy raises $1.8 million from public, private investors
Cape Breton-based Securicy, which provides end-to-end cybersecurity tools and resources for small and medium businesses, has…
F|T: The FinTech Times – A new FinTech task force
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
#Startupfest panel explains how to pitch your AI company to investors
On Friday, Startupfest raced through the future of AR, covering how to raise money as an AI startup—and whether or not you…
Saskatchewan government providing up to 45 percent tax credit for startup investment
The Saskatchewan government has released their budget for 2018 to 2019, which includes several measures meant to support the…
Ask @StartupCFO: What makes a good buyout target?
In a prior post, I made the case for why founders (and their investors) should consider a buyout rather than a strategic exit.…