Parallelz raises $3 million to challenge how app stores deliver, distribute apps
âSoon, sharing a mobile app will be as easy as sharing a meme.â
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Twitter selects Canada as test market for new longform writing feature
When 280 characters isnât enough, Twitter offers 2,500 words
Sagard hits $400 million CAD goal for private equity fund
Firm plans to continue raising capital for the fund.
Ataccama secures $150 million from Bain Capitalâs Tech Opportunities Fund
The Toronto data management startup cuts ties with bootstrapping.
A|I: The AI Times – Did Google discover sentient AI or an employee violation?
Plus: UWaterloo quantum experts aim to help orgs with cybersecurity.
Autozen secures $5.1 million to expand car marketplace in Canada, US
Autozen has secured over $5.1 million in what it described as an oversubscribed seed round.
Impro.AI secures $2.25 million CAD to improve its AI-augmented corporate coaching solution
The Vancouver startup plans to add corporate mentoring next.
Autodesk alums close $5.3 million CAD to automate building design with Augmenta
Construction, real estate players have bought into Augmentaâs vision.
Potloc raises $35 million to expand social media sampling tech across North America, Europe
The consumer research startup claims to have surveyed 36 million people globally.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly â The UWaterloo experts building quantum-safe cybersecurity
Plus: Google pays $118 million for underpaying women.
With opening night, #CollisionConf is just happy to be back
The vibes were strong and the questions were soft.
Bonsai has laid off around two-thirds of staff over last two months
The CEO cited market volatility despite Bonsai raising $21 million this year.
MaRS, KPMG Canada partner to launch Climate Impact Accelerator
The accelerator aims to connect corporations with cleantech startups to advance climate innovation.
F|T: The FinTech Times â Wealthsimple, Coinbase, WonderFi make staff cuts
Plus: Wave CEO Kirk Simpson to step down three years after acquisition by H&R Block.
Canadian startup news of the week (6/19/22)
Plus: Inovia raises $420 million CAD for fifth early-stage venture fund.