Canadian startup news of the week (9/26/21)
Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important news, features,…
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CIX lists top 20 early-stage startups, top 10 growth startups of 2021
The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) has announced its list of Top 20 Early and Top 10 Growth Canadian startups for 2021.…
WELL Health filing indicates company may raise up to $500 million to support acquisition strategy
Vancouver-based WELL Health Technologies has plans to raise up to $500 million CAD through new issues and secondary offerings.…
Regulators caution crypto trading platforms, issue guidance over misleading language in advertising
Concerned over misleading statements and improper marketing strategies in the cryptocurrency space, two regulatory bodies have…
RBCx launches venture debt product as market for it heats up in Canada
RBCx has expanded its product suite with the launch of a new venture debt offering, which the technology and innovation banking…
H|T: The Healthtech Times – AbCelleration
The Healthtech Times is a weekly newsletter covering healthtech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to H|T using…
Convictional receives $6.7 million in Series A funding as it works to become digital backbone of B2B trade
Convictional has landed $6.7 million in Series A funding from a number of high-profile investors. Solo venture capitalist Lacy…
Canadian municipal regions call on federal government for more support for foreign direct investment program
A coalition of 14 Canadian municipal regions is calling on the federal government to beef up its foreign direct investment…
3D BioFibR raises $700,000 in funding round
3D BioFibR, a biofibre manufacturing startup based in Halifax, raised $700,000 in what it called an oversubscribed seed funding…
WELL Health to acquire Aware MD for $4.5 million CAD
WELL Health, a Vancouver healthtech startup, has entered into an agreement to acquire AwareMD for $4.5 million CAD. Headquartered…
Wealthsimple, Clearco top LinkedIn’s Top Startups Canada 2021 list
Toronto-based unicorn Wealthsimple ranked highest on LinkedIn’s Top Startups Canada 2021 list, released September 22. Clearco…
A|I: The AI Times – Radical squadron
The AI Times is a weekly newsletter covering the biggest AI, machine learning, big data, and automation news from around the…
Rebranded Daylight Automation raises $15.7 million CAD in Series A funding
FormHero announced its rebrand to Daylight Automation Inc., along with a $12.3 million USD ($15.7 million CAD) Series A funding…
Acquisition roundup: Ramp, Top Hat, Wishpond, Trade X, Enthusiast Gaming
Five Canadian tech companies have made acquisitions or have been acquired over the last little while. Here are some highlights…
Inovia partners part of newly launched acquisition company, Soar Technology, and $230 million USD IPO
Two partners from Inovia have joined a newly formed acquisitions company. Chris Arsenault and Patrick Pichette from Inovia…