Federal government invests $55.1 million in 20 cleantech companies
The Government of Canada today announced an investment of $55.1 million to be distributed among 20 cleantech companies from…
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Mortgage startup Homewise secures $3 million, sees “substantial” growth during pandemic
Homewise, a Toronto-based proptech startup that aims to help homebuyers secure a mortgage through its online platform, has…
Gaming company LEAF debuts on TSX following $159 million acquisition of East Side Games
Vancouver-based company LEAF Mobile, which develops mobile games, has listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). LEAF joined…
Fraction Technologies announces $289 million CAD in debt, equity financing as it looks to disrupt reverse mortgages
Vancouver-based startup Fraction Technologies on Wednesday announced $289 million CAD in a mix of equity and debt financing.…
Purpose Financial secures $53.5 million CAD investment from Allianz X
Toronto FinTech company Purpose Financial has secured $53.5 million CAD from Allianz X, with the German investor acquiring…
Briza raises $10.2 million CAD to address growing demand for insurance carrier APIs
Toronto-based insurtech Briza has raised a $10.2 million CAD ($8 million USD) Series A round as the startup aims to meet significant…
Digital Technology Supercluster invests $2.5 million into new telehealth wound care project
The Digital Technology Supercluster is investing $2.5 million into a new $3.1 million initiative aimed to help wound patients…
Report shows overview of Canadian proptech sector as real estate undergoes digital transformation
Over the last year, the property sector has undergone major transformations, including the acceleration of technology adoption.…
Following changes to business, Coinsquare launches crypto trading app
Toronto-based crypto startup Coinsquare has launched a new app that allows Canadians to buy, sell, and trade digital assets.…
WELL Health Technologies to acquire CRH Medical for $373 million CAD
British Columbia’s WELL Health Technologies is set to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of fellow Vancouver health…
Ledn raises $3.4 million CAD to accelerate the growth of its Bitcoin-backed lending platform
Toronto-based FinTech startup Ledn has raised $3.4 million CAD ($2.7 million USD) in seed funding, as the company looks to…
As founding partners step back, a new Real Ventures prepares to raise its next fund
The transition of founding partners Alan MacIntosh and JS Cournoyer to board partner roles is the latest in a series of ‘changing…
15 Canadian startups chosen for third Global Affairs’ California-focused women in tech program
Fifteen women-led Canadian tech companies have been selected to participate in the third iteration of Global Affairs Canada…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Warning Signal
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the…
Today in hires: Freshbooks, Juno, Staffy, Alida, Local Logic
Five Canadian tech organizations have recently brought on new team members, including Staffy, Juno, Freshbooks, Alida, and…