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Dominion Dynamics’ CEO thinks defence is a “generational opportunity” for Canadian entrepreneurs
Eliot Pence wants to undercut US reliance and build Canada’s “defence prime.”
Cohere and OpenAI lose key motions in high-stakes copyright fights
Judges in New York and Ontario ruled against both companies in separate lawsuits.
MDA Space reports 45-percent year-over-year revenue growth in Q3 after losing EchoStar contract
Canadarm3 manufacturer maintains financial outlook despite termination of $1.8-billion satellite deal.
Lightspeed president JD Saint-Martin to step down in 2026
Saint-Martin plans a return to his roots to support early-stage Canadian tech founders.
BenchSci inks multi-year partnership with Mila to develop AI for drug discovery
Collaboration aims to build AI systems capable of biological inference and experimental assay prediction.
Ex-BenchSci exec joins Terminal as COO
Eran Ben-Ari joins Y Combinator-backed telematics data startup as it transitions to scaleup.
Whitecap Venture Partners welcomes Damien Steel following his Deep Sky departure
OMERS Ventures veteran rejoins VC industry as Whitecap preps its sixth fund.
Stingray to buy media streamer TuneIn for $175 million USD
San Francisco-based company will “significantly expand” Stingray’s global footprint.
Glowtify hopes to equip e-commerce marketers for the holidays with $3.4-million seed round
Startup claims it hit $1 million CAD in revenue this year and wants to triple that next year.
Fewer, larger financings give Canadian VC a boost in Q3 as domestic PE stays hot
CVCA says rise in growth investment “a good sign” but early-stage VC activity continues to lag.
Wise brings cross-border payments to Wealthsimple customers
Demand for cheaper, faster international transfers has grown in Canada.
Is SaaS dead? Tech leaders debate whether it’s time for requiem or rebirth
At SAAS NORTH, founders wrestle with relevance, results, and the new AI paradigm.
NLPatent’s $3-million USD raise helps it power patent research with AI
Former IP lawyer aims to help peers take advantage of agentic AI.
Canadian startups meet with Canada’s Consul General in Dubai
Canada Startup Association delegation designed to accelerate relationships in the region.