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Bidmii, SalonScale, Moves, TrojAI among 2023 cohort of Google’s Canadian accelerator
Previous cohort included MintList, Helcim, Fyyne.
Despite market conditions, 2022 second-highest year on record for Canadian venture capital
CVCA CEO: “Considering the macroeconomic conditions, the finish in 2022 was surprising.”
Canadian software engineers wanted at these startups
Frontend, backend, full-stack developers needed.
Proposed regulations for Retail Payment Activities Act open for public comment
Bank of Canada’s Ron Morrow: “It is your one chance to shape the regime.”
H|T: The Healthtech Times – Garmin expands Alberta presence
Plus: Three Atlantic Canadian healthtech startups gear up for growth.
H|T: The Healthtech Times – Spotify founder takes on healthcare
Plus: Manitoba’s sleep test backlog solution.
Levr.ai closes $1 million in pre-seed funding to simplify loan applications
After seeing qualified businesses struggle to secure financing, Levr.ai sought to create an easier process.
Atlantic Canada healthtech firms NovaResp, SiftMed, The Rounds secure funding
Rounds for all companies were led by or had participation from Atlantic Canada-based VCs.
Koho lays off 14 percent of staff
CEO claims cut doesn’t extend runway, but will support growth efforts.
Conquest Planning raises $24 million to expand AI financial advisor solution to US, UK markets
Conquest is backed by Fidelity, RBC, and Portage.
Canadian Web3 Council calls on Senate to examine how to “effectively harmonize” regulatory framework for digital assets
Web3 Council to Senate: “Canada must not be left behind.”
VerticalScope becomes latest public tech firm to make layoffs with 22 percent staff reduction
Cuts come after VerticalScope’s business deteriorated in Q4.
As Clearco and Wayflyer struggle, Paperstack secures $9 million in equity, debt to fuel pivot into e-commerce lending
Paperstack sees room to grow as larger players cut back amid economic headwinds.
Nuula sold to Nav Technologies following collapse of Series A round
Nuula CEO: Company planned to raised $5 million but it “became impossible to close.”