F|T: The FinTech Times – Andreessen Horowitz wants *how much* to invest in crypto?
Plus: Shakepay shakes its way to a $44 million Series A.
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Canadian crypto bros can get NFT profile pics from new Twitter Blue feature
Canada is currently one of only four countries with access to Twitter Blue.
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation launches AI fund with support from feds
The fund seeks to accelerate AI research and adoption in New Brunswick.
Diversio secures $8.13 million CAD on journey to improve corporate diversity and inclusion
Diversio uses AI to uncover bias in companies and recommend solutions.
Shakepay secures $44 million Series A led by QED Investors to roll out more Bitcoin products
The round gives the Montréal crypto startup a $313 million valuation.
R|T: The Retail Times – Unreserved bids on itself
Plus: Article postpones US IPO amid tech stock selloff.
NowVertical, Emerge Commerce file base shelf prospectuses to fund acquisition plans
NowVertical most recently entered a deal to acquire CoreBI.
Amplitude Ventures, AltaML pen partnership to build AI, biotech companies
The partnership gives Amplitude access to Alberta’s sizeable AI sector.
$1 million round caps off busy 2021 for legaltech startup Goodlawyer
Lawyer-turned-entrepreneur aims to make legal services accessible for startups.
A|I: The AI Times – The AI that makes you money
Plus: Future Fertility raises $7.6 million CAD to build AI-powered IVF solutions.
2048 Ventures bags $67 million USD Fund II for Canada, US investments
The VC invests in emerging markets outside of Silicon Valley, including Canada.
Maropost acquires Australia’s Retail Express in $50 million CAD deal
The deal marks Maropost’s second acquisition to date.
XMachina AI acquires Bain Public in its second acquisition since forming in mid-2021
XMachina specializes in AI acquisitions, and is preparing for an IPO.
13 Canadian companies crack 2022 Global Cleantech 100
BC accounts for over half of the Canadian cleantech startups listed.
H|T: The Healthtech Times – Michael Serbinis joins Canada’s League of unicorns
Plus: The Elizabeth Holmes verdict.