Lessons learned trying to build a profitable company using only Canadian tech
In July 2017, I launched The Great Canadian Tech Experiment. Driving my experiment was a simple question: can I build a profitable…
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Startup Canada Podcast Ep.118: Starting, scaling, and exiting with Dan Martell
At a young age, Dan Martell learned that if he was going to the play the game, he was going to play it big. From Moncton to…
Canadian startup news of the week (12/23/17)
Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important news, features,…
Views from Web Summit: Founders should see Portugal as a hub for expansion
When the Web Summit made its debut in Lisbon last year, the Trade Commissioners Service of Canada in Portugal led a delegation…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.117: Exit strategies with Mark MacLeod
After nearly 20 years in the startup scene, Mark MacLeod has witnessed first-hand how Canada’s transforming into a bustling…
Startup Canada Podcast: Fighting corruption and bribery for small business
Is your business ready to go global? If you’re about to make the leap into foreign markets, it’s essential to understand…
Today in company updates: iComplyICO announces new advisors, League of Innovators acquires GradusOne
In the past few weeks, several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features. Here’s the latest on…
Startup Canada Podcast: Inclusion and innovation in SaaS
On November 29, the Startup Canada Podcast Show attended the SaaS North Scale-up Conference, Canada’s largest SaaS conference.…
Yaletown reportedly raises $100 million for growth fund
Vancouver-based Yaletown Partners has reportedly raised over $100 million for its growth fund, according to PE Hub Canada (link…
1QBit raises $45 million Series B from Fujitsu, Accenture
Vancouver-based 1QBit has closed a $45 million Series B that includes equity and revenue contracts. The funding was led by…
Chefs Plate raises $10 million Series C
Toronto-based Chefs Plate, a meal kit delivery company, has announced $10 million in a Series C led by Acton Capital, Emil…
Mojio raises $30 million Series B to make every car a connected car
Vancouver-based Mojio has raised a $30 million Series B to support the growth of its connected car solution. The Series B was…
Startup Canada Podcast: Peace through Entrepreneurship with Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish
Entrepreneurship can be a driving vehicle for hope and reconciliation. After experiencing a tragedy no parent or human should…
How tech companies can give back
Today is #GivingTuesday, an international movement promoting giving and volunteering that takes place each year after Black…
Today in funding ($3.4M): Peloton Innovations, Motive.io
In the past few weeks, two Canadian startups got a boost with rounds of funding. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…