Today in funding ($25M): Resson, Unito, Xanadu
Three Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Hereâs the latest on who raised how much,…
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OBIO report: Funding and infrastructure key to tackling healthtech’s scaling challenge
The Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization has released a report outlining the challenges for companies working in health…
Certn raises $975,000 to use AI for background checks
Victoria-based Certn, a background screening platform that uses AI to predict applicant behaviors, has raised a $975,000 seed…
Golden Ventures closes $72 million for new seed-focused fund
Toronto-based Golden Ventures has raised $72 million for Golden Ventures III, its largest fund to date. Investors in the fund…
Confirmed: Collision conference relocating to Toronto in 2019
Last month, BetaKit was first to report that Collision, one of North Americaâs largest tech conferences, would be coming…
MaRS expands impact investing platform to Quebec
MaRS has expanded its impact investing platform, Social Venture Connexion, to Quebec. The SVX platform is open to companies…
Zoom.AI raises $3.1 million seed extension to expand solution into Europe
Toronto-based Zoom.AI has raised a $3.1 million seed extension, led by Evolution Equity Partners with existing investors Betaworks,…
Dash MD raises $500,000 to help hospitals communicate aftercare to patients
When University of Waterloo student Zack Fisch broke his leg found himself in the emergency room, he had an otherwise normal…
Morning Recovery raises $10 million CAD to cure hangovers with a scientific approach
Many of your friends probably have their own hangover concoction they swear by, but one company is working to be the real deal.…
R|T: The Retail Times – A how-not-to guide for retail
The Retail Times is a weekly newsletter covering retail tech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to R|T using…
Amid regulatory uncertainty, Coinsquareâs CEO is focused on expanding services while gaining public trust
Coinsquare CEO Cole Diamond says he gets anxious about being perceived as doing too much. But itâs not enough for him to…
Merchant Advance Capital’s David Gens says financial services companies aren’t always FinTechs
When David Gens started Merchant Advance Capital in 2010, his first customer was a small Calgary-based retailer. The owner…
With aggressive hiring plans, Wattpad doubles down on the Asian market
In early January, Wattpad announced a $61.25 million round of funding as it looked to continue its focus on machine learning…
BC Securities Commission seeking input on modernizing securities laws
The BC Securities Commission (BCSC) released a notice summarizing the results of the BCSC’s FinTech outreach activities…
Wealthsimple raises $65 million from Power Financial, bringing total investment to $165 million
Robo-advisor Wealthsimple has raised $65 million, bringing the company’s total investment to $165 million. The company…