CIX Top 20 announced ahead of November event
Earlier today, the Canadian Innovation Exchange rang the bell at the TSX in celebration of the CIX Top 20, a showcase of the…
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Major Chinese e-business Witmart moves first North American operations to MaRS
Witmart.com, a crowdsourcing marketplace dedicated to helping people find services for work like digital goods and design,…
Jiffy demands your attention on #TheDisruptors
Jiffy On Demand, a web and mobile platform that connects users to professionals that provide repair services, is going strong…
Ways We Work wants the story behind the startup story
The startups that usually come to mind are the ones who have succeeded at telling their stories the best. But there are stories…
Startup Open House gives you an inside peek into Canadian startups
For the third year in a row, Startup Open House — a citywide open house event where participants have free access to visit…
Today in acquisitions: Switch Merge, MediaCore, Silanis, BigKite
Canadian companies went on an acquisition spree this week – both buying and selling. Here’s the latest on who acquired…
Hubba closes $11 million Series A with lofty intentions
The Globe and Mail is reporting that Hubba has closed an $11 million Series A round, led by Real Ventures and Kensington Venture…
#WWTO shows VR’s possibilities are endless
For the final We Are Wearables Toronto event of the year, WWTO founder and BetaKit Senior Editor Tom Emrich ended 10 months…
Berlin-based Helpling ceases operations in Canada
Helpling.com, a web service that allows users to find cleaners in their area, is ceasing operations in Canada, according to…
Ask The Doctor acquires Sehat, India’s largest health platform
Toronto-based Ask The Doctor, a health platform that connects users to doctors to receive immediate help, has acquired Sehat,…
Today in funding: Thoughtexchange, Wellington Financial, HonkMobile
This week, Canadian companies raised seed capital, Series A rounds, and bigtime funds. Here’s the latest on who raised…
Journalist David Sax on the rise of analog in a digital age
The recent #firesideconf gathered 80 CEOs, CTOs, devs, and tech enthusiasts for a weekend without Wi-Fi, filling the gap with…
Flixel raises $2.2 million seed round as company locks in on its customer
Toronto-based Flixel Photos announced today the close of a $2.2 million seed round, led by Extreme Venture Partners, with participation…
Startup Canada invites #EveryEntrepreneur to join nationwide tour
On October 14, Startup Canada is launching its #EveryEntrepreneur Tour, where entrepreneurs can find mentors, support, and…
CABI gets new name and focus with leadership change
The Canadian Association of Business Incubation is now the Canadian Acceleration and Business Incubation (Association). The…