OMERS Ventures exits Europe while Pinegrove looks to scoop up discount startups
Plus: 1Password only Canadian company to crack 2023 Cloud 100 list.
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After only four years in market, OMERS Ventures is pulling out of Europe to focus on North America
North America is âbest positioned to weather the current and future economic storms,â said global managing partner Damien…
Niricson closes $10-million Series A to monitor critical infrastructure using tech
Victoria startupâs solution has been tested at Torontoâs Pearson Airport and Saskatchewanâs Gardiner Dam.
Brookfield and Sequoia Heritageâs reported new fund is well-positioned to scoop up discount tech startups
Valuations are down and Canadian companies are filling for insolvency at a 10-year high.
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Canadian startup struggles continue with more layoffs, shutdowns
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Canadian startup struggles continue as Silofit closes up shop, Top Hat and Fable cut staff
Trio joins growing list of Canadian tech firms that have restructured or ceased operating during the downturn.
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