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Why many of Canada’s tech centaurs are in no rush to go public

Leaders from Clio, GeoComply, Wealthsimple, and others talk IPOs and the “SaaSpocalypse.”

Cleantech firm plans to put capital toward its first commercial project in Mississauga.

Funding comes from industry partners and through Pan-Canadian AI Strategy.

Project supports AI R&D for “sovereign knowledge management.”

Startup opening sustainable microfactory for water cold packs that will run in complete darkness.

Markham’s tech sector is helping Aretek produce the data regulators need to greenlight 3D printing in construction.

The AI race will take a toll on power grids. ThinkLabs wants to use its own AI to help.

First cohort of senior U of T scientists aims to bolster studio’s industry expertise.

Plus: Canadian VCs fear an AI-driven “SaaSpocalypse.”

Toronto-based quantum company the first new Canadian tech firm to list on the TSX since 2021.

At CIX Summit’s Investor Forum, VCs grappled with AI’s impact on an already tough market.

Firefox maker investing initial $1 million into partnership with Montréal AI institute.

At CIX Summit, Sentinel R&D CEO argued Canada must do more than onshore other companies’ capabilities.

Toronto FinTech clears initial hurdle to enter controversial trading category popularized by Kalshi and Polymarket.

Rewards platform to expand from rent rewards into broader payments platform.