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University of Waterloo’s Velocity moves out of the Garage & into the Arena

Six years in the making, UW’s startup incubator has a new home in the Innovation Arena.

Hike to $2.2 billion reflects rise in public markets, Wealthsimple’s performance, and an upcoming secondary deal.

Mike Moroz will head the division supporting the province’s tech industry and modernizing public services.

Managing partner attributes success in a tough environment to its returns, committed anchor, and consistency.

Having received regulatory approval, Nuvei expects its $6.3-billion USD go-private deal to close on Friday.

AI-focused VC firm launched a new $800-million USD growth fund in August.

Growth equity financing for Montréal-based FinTech startup backed entirely by American investors.

Faugno was tapped to serve as the company’s first-ever president and COO last year.

Shopify, Slack, PointClickCare, Roblox founders back FinTech scaleup in down round led by unnamed Chinese investor.

Panel of cleantech investors evaluate potential economic impact, leadership team, and environmental impact.

The young Canadian founder accepted the award on the same stage as Shaquille O’Neal.

Plus: WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka unharmed after kidnapping incident.

Koho, Borrowell, Manzil—plus the Department of Finance—talk product velocity, risks & opportunity.

VentureLab’s HardTech event discusses the state of Canadian deep tech, re-shoring, and the investment landscape.

Geordie Rose leaves CEO role at Sanctuary AI, becoming the second co-founder to depart this year.