Shopify backs Nigeria-based FinTech Nomba in $30 million round
Nomba provides payments and banking tools for businesses.
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The DMZ awards $35,000 to Black-led startups Blue Guardian, Gia Health, Scooli
The DMZ downsized its prize money after handing out $50,000 last year.
BlackBerry considering breaking up its businesses to improve revenue, cash flow
BlackBerryâs year-over-year revenue declined by 18 percent.
BrainBox AI acquires ABB technology in its mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in buildings
Québec government and ABB invest $27 million CAD to aid BrainBox AI help retailers use less energy.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Super and Neo evolve, Pillar and Billi shut down
Plus: Revolutâs valuation troubles signal a stormy horizon for less-profitable neobanks.
“Godfather of deep learning” Geoffrey Hinton quits Google to warn against dangers of AI
Hinton left his decade-long tenure at Google to speak openly about new AI fears.
Odaia closes $34 million CAD Series B to fix âbottleneckâ in drug delivery process
Roster of big pharma clients helped Odaia nab latest funding round.
Canadian startup news of the week (4/30/23)
Plus: OneEleven reborn, Neo Financial embedded, Pillar & Billi ended.
Three FinTechs hiring experienced software developers in Canada
Mid-level and management software development positions are open across Canada.
Reddit says Canada one of its largest and most key markets globally
Canada represents Redditâs third-largest market after the US and UK.
Practice Better raises $27 million USD to grow client management software for wellness providers
Practice Better claims to have more than 10,000 customers in more than 70 countries.
Well Health looks to invest $2.5 million into AI companies developing healthcare solutions
Well aims to make at least 10 investments of at least $250,000 each.
R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify goes ‘stealth spear-fishing’ for tech talent
Plus: General Assembly sells its frozen pizza business.
How Super raised $85 million USD after rebranding from Snapcommerce
Snap, now âSuper,â raised funding from execs at Shopify, Ancestry, Substack.
Federal government names six funds to distribute $50 million VCCI life science financing
Pender Ventures, Amplitude Ventures among recipients.