DMZ panel examines rise of sharing economy and the need for regulation
As Toronto prepares to host NBA All-Star Weekend — the first outside the United States — taxis warned that they would protest…
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Statflo raises $2.4 million seed round, partners with iQmetrix
Statflo, a data platform aimed at wireless retailers, announced that it has raised a $2.4 million seed round. The round was…
Startup York creates comprehensive resource for York Region entrepreneurs
Most entrepreneurs in the GTA think that traveling to downtown Toronto is their best bet for startup resources. But Startup…
Snap for Groupon changing with Canadian product founders Michele Romanow & Anatoliy Melnichuk departing
The Snap by Groupon platform, which allows users to get cash back on groceries, is undergoing major changes — but the Canadian…
Lucova making selfies the future of selling
Through Toronto-based Lucova, selfies of the future will become useful for more than just social media sharing. Pitching on…
Wattpad is your brand’s last, best hope for native advertising
Banner and pop-up ads haven’t changed much since their first appearance in the mid-90s, but the way people have responded…
Canadian video game developers bet big on VR
Soon we’ll all be able to take the red pill. Virtual reality is thrilling, but it is often difficult to describe,…
CanCon Podcast Episode 3: What’s the deal with food tech?
All politics are local. To some degree, so is tech. This week’s episode of the CanCon podcast tackles how tech…
Startup jobs of the week: Canopy Labs, Lighthouse Labs, Klick, Bench, Mojio
Every day, Canada’s best startups post the latest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board; from early stage to series…
#ProductHuntTO tackles startup survival in highly regulated #FinTech industry
“Canada is a leader in this marketplace and most of you have no clue about the awesome companies that exist in Canada.”…
Points.com co-founder explains how its loyalty platform keeps customers coming back
Loyalty programs are nothing new in the retail space, but Points.com, a Toronto-based public company, is helping its customers…
Horizn CEO Janice Diner on how startups can be profitable from day one
For Horizn CEO Janice Diner, the secret to making profit isn’t having the perfect product right away — it’s being…
Foodee raises $6 million Series A for U.S. expansion
Food concierge company Foodee, which facilitates meal delivery from local restaurants to workplaces, announced a $6 million…
CareGuide makes strategic investment in fellow startup Qimple
Toronto’s CareGuide is known for making its own road. The care marketplace startup, which has a portfolio of sites like Sitter.com…
Zak Homuth shares Upverter’s (several) near-death experiences
With regular press and an impressive funding round, Upverter co-founder and CEO Zak Homuth admitted that it looks the company…