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GPs and LPs at Startupfest expect gradual recovery with 2024 on pace to be worst for Canadian VC in a decade

Industry leaders expect more turnover, fundraising challenges for emerging managers.

Changes in top leadership also hit Faire, Kovo HealthTech, goeasy, CFI, and more.

Some roles are being consolidated to its Toronto office to “better align” resources, company says.

The investment will see iA’s insurance products integrated into Clutch’s online vehicle marketplace.

Fig, a subsidiary of Fairstone Bank, initially launched through partnerships with companies like Borrowell.

Neuroscientist and former Google Pixel PM team up to tackle workplace stress with Roga.

Bitfarms parted ways with a CEO in March, kicking off a lawsuit and a public spat with Riot.

Plus: OpenText lays off 1,200 employees as part of restructuring plan.

AGI had alleged Farmers Edge infringed on its patent for a “Farming Data Collection and Exchange System.”

TGV sees room to be “translators” and connect other investors to the AgTech sector.

Canadian tech has its choice of parties, mixers, and workshops to attend in Montréal this year.

LifeLabs will retain its brand, Canadian headquarters, and management after the acquisition is closed.

firestarter will send 10 companies to participate in Elevate Festival this fall.

Funded by industry leaders, Argo aims to offer “seamless crypto-to-gold trading.”

Freelance.ca scoops up Workhoppers, while Trader purchases Collateral Management Solutions.