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MaRS makes layoffs as part of business model “resetting”

Innovation hub wants to “significantly increase engagement with the private sector and philanthropic circles.”

The non-dilutive funding will support technology aimed at helping communities adapt to, prevent, and mitigate the impact of…

Plus: Vista Equity writing off PluralSight after $3.5 billion acquisition.

FinShore allows Apollo’s customers to defer payments on their insurance premiums.

Valsoft closed $229 million CAD in growth financing in January to expand its portfolio.

Biotech startup aims to unlock hair regrowth, skin rejuvenation, disease treatment by preserving cells.

Plus: Nesto eyes controlling stake in CMLS Financial.

Plus: Toronto’s lead over other Canadian cities widens in startup ecosystem rankings.

New School Foods is fishing to do the impossible… better than Impossible.

Ripple, Koru, and Western University are calling on Ontarians to join their tech teams.

A few non-Prairies companies were recognized at the Elevate Women+ finale at Uniting the Prairie.

After finding product-market fit, Ginger Desk aims to build the platform it needs to scale.

Plus: Once worth $2.3B, COVID-19 test maker Cue Health shutters.

Embedding students in Canadian startups through Schulich’s Tech MBA.

Kara Swisher, Dax Dasilva, Amber Mac set to take the stage this year.