R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify posts surprise Q1 loss, Lululemon under “greenwashing” investigation
Plus: What Tobi Lütke said at the BetaKit Town Hall.
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Vantage points: Jocelyne Murphy on how Canadian tech can help Gen Z founders feel less alone
“I think we’re looking for the industry veterans to lean in, be mentors, and show up for us.”
Gatik secures $41 million CAD from Isuzu Motors as pair expands partnership to build autonomous trucks
Japanese automaker and tech firm with Canadian ties gear up to deliver driverless trucking.
CloudMD to be taken private by CPS Capital
CloudMD had been reviewing options to solve its liquidity issues as a result of its numerous acquisitions.
Relocalize closes $2.3 million to decarbonize the food supply chain with micro-factories
Starting with Florida, Relocalize aims to take its ice-making tech across the southern US.
ThinkLabs AI spins out of GE with $6.8 million CAD to simplify electrical grid management
Opus One founder aims to help modernize the grid with his latest cleantech startup.
Bōde secures new funding to streamline home sales with AI
Backed by Thin Air Labs, Calgary-based startup receives $4 million in equity and debt to scale platform.
Baseline closes $2.2 million CAD to help private lenders manage their businesses
Lender-turned-software-startup targets growing private lending market.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – How investment banks are helping Canva and Figma stay private
Plus: Ottawa’s Kinaxis to make staff cuts as profits rise.
Vantage points: Cohere’s Ivan Zhang on making Canada the place to scale
“Right now, it’s very hard to stay in Canada if you want to be the best in the world at something.”
F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple begins offering mortgages with Pine partnership
Plus: Binance caught in anti-money laundering crosshairs.
What comes next for Canadian tech?
Plus: Wealthsimple partners with the Wealthsimple of mortgages.
Tobi Lütke finally comes on the BetaKit Podcast
Shopify CEO discusses Canadian innovation, policy, courage, and ambition.
Three Canadian companies are hiring for hybrid tech roles
Flexible roles are now available at Trulioo, PwC Canada, and Scotiabank.
OSC introduces new initiatives to boost capital access for angel investors and startups
Regulator enacts new dealer registration exemptions for angel investor groups, early-stage companies.