Canadian startup news of the week (2/06/22)
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Stamped AI closes $2 million to simplify financial statement prep for SMBs
Stamped AI describes itself as a âtech-enabled audit firm.â
Hiring roundup: Carbon Engineering, ACTO, WorkJam, Wishpond, Volta, Silicon Valley Bank
Here are six Canadian tech firms that have added new talent this year.
Amplify Capital closes $30.7 million for second fund, eyes Québec startups with Montréal office
To date, the MaRS spinout has backed 7 companies through Fund II.
Fyyne launches platform with pre-seed funding to address Black hair care accessibility
Fyyne plans to build all the tools that Black hairstylists need to run their businesses.
Ottawa entrepreneur Brad Rollo remembered for his passion and enthusiasm
âThis is not just a loss for the Ottawa tech sector; itâs a loss for Canada.â
Lightspeed adds global tech entrepreneurs Nathalie Gaveau and Dale Murray to its board
The two appointments bring the boardâs female representation to 44 percent.
Michael Hyatt joins Northleaf Capital Partners as senior advisor
Hyatt will advise Northleafâs VC and growth equity program.
A win for HomeTeam Live: streaming sports company lands $450,000 pre-seed funding
HomeTeamLiveâs AI-powered cameras live stream amateur sports events to subscribers.
Clio alum launches legaltech startup Lawbrokr to match consumers with lawyers
Pre-seed funding in hand, Lawbrokr has launched in Toronto.
Canadian startup news of the week (1/23/22)
1Password goes Hollywood, makes history, while Sonder makes Nasdaq debut.
Emmertech closes $60 million to grow âdominantâ Canadian AgTech companies
The final close adds $15 million and new LPs to the fund.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – AmpMe accusations on the App Store
Plus: Vendasta closes second acquisition after dashed IPO plans, venture round.
Hyivy Health secures $1.1 million in pre-seed funding to ease womenâs pelvic health problems
The startup is entering clinical trials, and needs to gain regulatory approval.
Canadian startup news of the week (1/16/22)
Conduit and Unreserved close big seed rounds, while AmpMe faces fake review accusations.