Today in funding: SomaDetect, Metis, CoinSmart
Three Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised,…
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SomaDetect among Atlantic Canada women-led startups receiving funding through WES
On Monday, the federal government revealed a number of Atlantic Canada women-led companies that are receiving funding through…
SomaDetect closes $2.6 million CAD seed round for dairy farming sensor technology
Fredericton-based SomaDetect, which has developed a sensor that helps farmers measure milk quality, has completed a $2.6 million…
Fredericton-based SomaDetect wins 43North $1 million grand prize
43North, a Buffalo, New York-based startup competition awarding $5 million in prizes, announced Fredericton-based SomaDetect…
SomaDetect, Furnishr split $100,000 at Fierce Founders bootcamp pitch competition
Communitech has announced the two winners of its Fierce Founders bootcamp pitch finale, which awards $100,000 in funding to…
The Firehood, Pond-Deshpande Centre launch program to support Atlantic Canada women, non-binary founders
firestarter will send 10 companies to participate in Elevate Festival this fall.
Federal government commits $90 million to boost intellectual property support for startups
Communitech, MAIN, New Ventures BC, Innovate Calgary, and Springboard Atlantic all secured funding.
Thin Air Labs secures $20 million in initial close of Prairie-focused venture fund
The Prairie tech firm has targeted $100 million for first fund.
Swtch Energy secures $16.5 million CAD to expand its electric vehicle charging network to the US
Swtch wants to bring inexpensive EV charging to low income communities.
Builders VC debuts $250 million USD for second fund
Builders anticipates investing in Canadian startups more than ever.
CoinSmart the latest Canadian crypto trading platform to receive exemption from regulators
Toronto-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinSmart has been exempted by regulators to operate as a restricted dealer under securities…
SWTCH pilots blockchain-enabled, electric vehicle charging station
With gas prices steadily rising at the pumps, IBI Group, SWTCH Energy, and Slate Asset Management have launched a three-year…
Canadian startup news of the week (3/07/21)
Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important news, features,…
SWTCH raises $1.1 million to expand smart electric vehicle charging across North America
SWTCH Energy Inc. and its co-founders Carter Li and Laura Bryson are looking to address the challenges of urban electric vehicle…
14 Canadian startups receive $46.3 million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada
E-Zn, Xanadu, Pyrowave, and SomaDetect are among the 14 Canadian startups receiving a cumulative $46.3 million investment from…