Canadian startup stories of the week (05/06/17)
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Canadian startup news of the week (04/29/17)
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Canadian startup news of the week (04/23/17)
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Canadian startup stories of the week (04/08/17)
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Govt and startups speak candidly on how to make Toronto a world-class startup hub
The tone was tense and the food was good last week, as founders and government actors came together for a no-holds-barred conversation…
Today in company updates: Indochino, Mappedin, TranQool, TribalScale
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
Why we chose to rename our startup (and what it means to rebrand)
If you find this blog post, it means I will no longer be the CEO of Qimple… instead, as of September 26, I find myself…
Startup groups urge Ottawa to extend ElevateIP funding
Demand is high but the $90-million program will expire this spring.
Canadian tech execs change with the season
Plus: Carney tasks Major Projects Office with “Canadian sovereign cloud.”
Christopher Skeete exits Québec’s innovation portfolio in cabinet shuffle
Christine Fréchette retains leadership of economy and innovation file, supported by two junior ministers.
Wittington Ventures hires former MaRS IAF leader Zeeshan Ali as partner
Weston-backed VC adds Ali to help lead its cleantech and healthtech innovation fund.
Evolo wants to bring choose-your-own-adventure AI marketing to banking and insurance
Toronto startup raises $3 million USD for generative AI vision.
Nick Frosst sells Canada
Inovia launches campaign to build a brand around Canadian tech.
Tetra Trust parent secures backing from banks, FinTechs to launch Canadian stablecoin
ATB Financial, National Bank, Purpose Unlimited, Shakepay, Shopify, and Wealthsimple have backed Tetra’s vision.
White Star Capital wants to lead Canadian seed rounds with new $50-million USD fund
The VC firm has closed $25 million USD to back more early-stage Canadian software startups.