With VCCI commitment, Kensington Capital Partners targets $290 million third venture fund
With renewed mandate from Government of Canada, Kensington aims to nearly double its previous fund.
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Google opens new MontrƩal office, commits $2.75 million to QuƩbec tech
Google finally opens new MontrƩal office after big 2020 commitment to expand in Canada.
1Password acquires Texas-based Passage to fuel push into passkeys
1Password envisions a future beyond passwords.
How Canada can get a big slice of the trillion-dollar global semiconductor market
Leaders explain why hardware is cool again ahead of HardTech Conference.
R|T: The Retail Times – Solving Shopify: lost swagger? Or “enormous opportunity ahead?”
Plus: Lightspeed promotes CRO JD St-Martin to president as leadership overhaul continues.
Hootsuite makes additional staff cuts following August layoffs
August cuts impacted one-third of company; latest round hit approximately 5 percent.
Report: Atlantic Canada 10th strongest blue economy startup ecosystem globally
Vancouver closely follows at 14th, with Calgary 27th, and Toronto-Waterloo 35th.
A|I: The AI Times – U of T gets an AI nod from Eric Schmidt
Plus: CIFAR appoints 8 new AI chairs.
Three big takeaways from BFUTR 2022
Creating opportunities for Black talent is still a disruptive idea in tech.
TouchBistro secures $150 million to move upmarket and pursue strategic M&A as it braces for more economic uncertainty
Amid looming recession and stiff competition, TouchBistro sets sights on growing efficiently.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly ā A brutal week for Big Tech
Plus: Meet the new Chief Twit.
Mogo at risk of being delisted from Nasdaq for sub-$1 USD share price
The Vancouver FinTech startup has 180 days to get over $1 USD.
Satellite component testing startup Connektica raises $2.7 million CAD
An indirect player in the space race, Connektica carries out quality assurance testing.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple stakes its crypto claim
Plus: WonderFi swaps CEO as company plans stock trading, sports betting hedge.
Canadian startup news of the week (10/30/22)
Plus: Placing future bets on Shopify and Wealthsimple.