Executive director Abdullah Snobar explains how the DMZ became North America’s top incubator
Since the DMZ was known as the Digital Media Zone, the Toronto-based incubator has been working to support Canadian startups…
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SmartTones wants to help TV broadcasters connect with mobile audiences
SmartTones, a recent pitch on The Disruptors, wants to give advertisers and broadcasters the ability to deliver personalized…
Following $400 million BlueCat exit to US firm, co-founder Michael Hyatt rejects idea that Canadians sell too early
After 15 years of building and growing, BlueCat Networks has been sold to US private equity giant Madison Dearborn Partners…
35 Canadian startups take centre stage at PayPal’s #Dx32017 Startup Zone
According to Alexander Peh, PayPal Canada’s head of mobile and market development, bigger is better. It’s the philosophy…
Willow Cup, Genecis Envirotech split $100,000 in funding from Communitech Fierce Founders pitch competition
Yesterday, Fierce Founders, Communitech’s accelerator for women-led companies, hosted its Communitech Fierce Founders…
Robin sole Canadian startup accepted to Techstars Music inaugural accelerator program
Robin, a Toronto-based startup that provides a personal concierge for concerts and live events, has been selected to participate…
Today in company updates: Finaeo, BuildDirect, Mogo, Wattpad
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
Hack To Start Ep.137: Emma Nemtin, senior marketing manager at Headspace
Emma Nemtin is the senior marketing manager at Headspace, an app that makes meditation simple. In school, Nemtin studied psychology…
Roadmunk raises $1.5 million to help companies visualize their product roadmap
Toronto-based Roadmunk, which provides a visual platform allowing organizations to collaborate on their product roadmap, raised…
Collage raises $5 million from Diagram to sate insurance industry’s appetite for digital solutions
“Our thesis is that all small businesses should have benefits.” It’s a simple thesis, but one that’s driven…
BC govt dedicating additional $87 million towards BC Tech Strategy
The British Columbia government has unveiled its budget for 2017, revealing a number of initiatives affecting the province’s…
“Mystery buyer” reportedly acquiring STI Technologies for $200 million
Halifax-based STI Technologies, a company that offers a card-based program allowing drug companies to distribute product samples…
Today in company updates: TransPod, Absolute, Equibit
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new products, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
Vention wants to democratize mechanical engineering with AI-based platform
Vention wants to democratize industrial design. By incorporating artificial intelligence in its platform, this Montreal startup…
Dovetale wants to use AI to help brand managers find their ideal influencer
Today, Dovetale launched a recommendations engine that allows brands to find influencers based on image recognition and machine…