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With only four deals closed, Q2 2022 was Waterloo Region’s least active funding quarter in three years

Only another Faire megadeal rescued Waterloo Region from its lowest investment quarter in a year.

Plus: Uber sued by more than 500 female passengers over sexual assault complaints.

Plus: Meet Startup Atlantic.

Canadian Premier, Shoplogix, and Array are hiring senior roles.

The tech at Startupfest varied from harvesting fog to “inclusive snacking.”

The Ottawa startup claims growing demand for lettuce amid global shortage.

Novacap buys into financial education platform Ratehub amid increasing mortgage rates.

Participants range from smart windows to dental software to agtech.

NEXT Canada taps Hatch for mentorship in metals, infrastructure, and energy.

Truffle’s latest feature allows for contactless food pickup using a locker system.

Plus: Highflying cyber firms cut staff after raising hundreds of millions of dollars.

Bravo Ready has secured $3.9 million in fiat and cryptocurrency.

Israel’s growing AI market pulls in a Canadian unicorn.

Participating startups will receive $25,000 and 60 hours of mentorship.

Project aims to support sustainability-related, net-zero initiatives.