LifeSpeak acquires Torchlight to expand digital education to caregivers
LifeSpeak claims this is the company’s largest acquisition to date.
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Armed with $1.2 million, Eva plans to bring ride-sharing, delivery software to new markets
Eva claims to offer “the first ride-share and delivery platform built on blockchain.”
H|T: The Healthtech Times – Elizabeth Holmes was always in control
Plus: How to (successfully) pivot your startup.
Tiggy raises $6.3 million to expand 15-minute grocery delivery service beyond Vancouver
Tiggy has its eyes on establishing dark stores in Toronto.
Ukko Agro closes $5.1 million seed round to help farmers make crop management decisions at scale
Ukko Agro helps ag companies make informed crop management decisions.
Xandar Kardian raises $10 million for contactless health monitoring tech
In April, its solution was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Valence Discovery announces $10.9 million CAD for AI-aided drug discovery and formulation
Valence wants to “build the world’s most powerful chemistry engine.”
WFHomie raises $1.9 million CAD to help companies better engage, retain employees
Meet the first investment from Ryan Holmes and Manny Padda’s new fund, LOI Venture.
A|I: The AI Times – SenseTime senses timing is off, delays IPO
Plus: Inside Tesla as Elon Musk pushed an unflinching vision for self-driving cars.
SVB report finds Canadian venture activity reached new heights in 2021
Canada is set to finish off 2021 with a new record for venture capital deals.
Accelia Capital launches $50 million VC fund to back women-led startups in Québec
Accelia Capital wants to invest 70 percent of its funds in Québec businesses owned or managed by women.
Snappy receives $2 million to scale restaurant management tech
Snappy powers over 1,500 restaurants in eight countries and over 30 cities.
IBM to hire 350 tech employees in Nova Scotia
This is IBM’s second major hiring announcement in Canada this year.
eLeapPower closes $21 million Series A round to solve electric vehicle pain points
eLeapPower is one of a growing number of Canadian startups tackling the EV space.
TealBook looks to become global leader in supply chain data with $50 million in new funding
TealBook has product-market fit and its foot on the gas.