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Simple Ventures announces $15 million to bring innovation and talent back to Canada

Major companies like TD and Sun Life back venture studio’s vision.

Renewed partnership moves beyond trials to serve more than 300 GTA stores.

Wang takes over as founder Scott Stirrett steps down.

Ex-PartnerStack leaders want to give SaaS companies enterprise-grade security without the overhead.

Plus: Ex-Rogers CEO and venture investor Nadir Mohamed dead at 69.

The Icebreaker’s Matthew Lombardi says many of the technologies Canada develops have a dual use in defence.

Mohamed received the Order of Canada in 2019 for advancing the nation’s tech sector.

Struggling EV tech company will cut non-essential US staff.

TD’s internal innovation platform, iD8, helps turn some colleague ideas into measurable business outcomes.

Another Shopify alumnus heads to Silicon Valley’s latest meme stock.

Toronto company partners with one of Silicon Valley’s best-capitalized AI brands.

AI Scaleup has future plans for Montréal and South Korean offices.

Konfidis Realty’s tech platform aims to set itself apart with lower commissions and covered legal costs.

Toan Dinh replaces Fable co-founder Alwar Pillai while Soraya Alexander steps in at Benevity.

The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance is building space, mentorship, and community for racialized founders in the GTA.