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A100, HaloHealth, InterGen get federal funding boost to help commercialize Alberta tech
Alberta startups earned a slight edge over BC in venture funding for the first half of 2024.
Carbon6 acquires American firm Junglytics to provide AI tools for Amazon sellers
Junglytics’ platform provides Amazon sellers with data analysis through a “GPT-style” interface.
Andgo Systems, Conexus among recipients of Saskatchewan-focused PrairiesCan funding
Economic development agency dispenses $6.3 million across nine startups and ecosystem programs.
Sagard hires Georgian’s Parinaz Sobhani as investment firm’s first head of AI
Alternative asset manager bets AI will play a big role in investing over the next decade.
FansUnite sells American subsidiary back to co-founders, delists from TSX
FansUnite said it expects to retain approximately $500,000 CAD to “explore new business opportunities.”
New School Foods lands big fish as IKEA joins returning investors in $8-million CAD seed extension
Startup plans to bring plant-based salmon alternative to US, Canadian markets.
Uni-One closes $10-million CAD Series A as foodtech startup’s revenue run rate surpasses $100 million
Vancouver startup claims $60-million post-money valuation, plans to launch in the US later this year.
TSX-listed Givex to be acquired by American payments firm Shift4 for $200 million CAD
The all-cash transaction will pay $1.50 per Givex share, a 55 percent premium on its Friday closing price.
Viggle AI closes $26-million CAD Series A to expand AI-powered video generator
Toronto startup behind viral Lil Yachty walkout meme fuels up to build on its growth.
Koho rolls out reporting feature to help Canadian renters build their credit history
New offerings for renters also include tenant insurance and cash back on rent payments.
Tech layoffs drag down the dog days of summer
Plus: John Ruffolo on where the silver linings are.
Canada may lead the US on workplace flexibility, but there’s a catch
Plus: Five Canadian tech roles to apply for today.
Humi co-founder’s nuclear power venture closes $27-million USD Series A
Aalo Atomics, led by Matt Loszak, wants to reduce the cost of nuclear energy.
Knox Custody founders close $1.8 million CAD to launch borderless Bitcoin payments with Tmrw
Maple VC-backed, Canadian-founded startup is targeting the Caribbean market to start.