Canadian startup funding in 2017: A city-by-city ecosystem review
In January, PwC Canada and CB Insights released the MoneyTree report analyzing Canadian VC activity for Q4 and all of 2017.…
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A|I: The AI Times – AI chips better than your brain
The AI Times is a weekly newsletter covering the biggest AI, machine learning, big data, and automation news from around the…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.125: Rewarding micro actions with Giovanna Mingarelli
On a mission to encourage social good by rewarding micro actions, Giovanna Mingarelli is the back-bone behind MC2, an Ottawa-based…
Canadian Securities Exchange building blockchain-based platform for securities clearing and settlement
The Canadian Securities Exchange is planning to launch a securities clearing and settlement platform based in blockchain technology.…
Today in funding ($4.1M): GoFetch, Hack Capital
In the past few weeks, two Vancouver startups got a boost with rounds of funding. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.123: The golden rules for hiring and firing
Knowing your rights as an employer is as crucial as knowing the implications of hiring and firing. With so many expert employment…
WeChat Pay and Alipay now supported by select Cadillac Fairview malls
After partnering with Tourism Toronto and Tourism Montreal to bring Chinese mobile payments into the market, OTT Pay is now…
Today in blockchain: Bluzelle raises $24.4M CAD in ICO, RightMesh launching emergency communications app
Over the past few weeks, several blockchain companies have made announcements launching new features and expanding their technologies.…
iComplyICO raises angel investment from Uber founding team member
Vancouver-based iComplyICO, which offers a platform automating compliance procedures for initial coin offerings (ICOs) and…
Today in key hires: Wiivv announces new VP, Smooth Commerce adds former CFL SVP to team
Today, two companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s added to their…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.124: Building businesses by bonfire with Fireside Conference
As leaves begin to change, entrepreneurs from across Canada head to the friendly town of Bancroft (between Toronto and Ottawa)…
Today in FinTech: ATB Financial partners with SecureKey, Wealthbar launches new robo-advisor service
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
Report ranks Canada third in top 10 startup ecosystems worldwide
Swiss-based startup StartupBlink, which is working to develop a map of the global startup ecosystem, has released a report…
Q.I. Leap closes $1.8 million seed to deliver main street retailers useful data
While ecommerce businesses have the advantage of being able to use their customer’s data to give them better service, bricks-and-mortar…
Bench raises $23 million to expand its accounting automation features
Vancouver-based Bench has raised $23 million CAD in Series B follow-on funding as part of its product’s expansion. Bench…