Canadian tech community reacts to #Budget2017
This week, the federal government released the 2017 budget while the Canadian tech community eagerly watched. Making big bets…
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After record-breaking campaign, Wiivv returns to Kickstarter to launch new product
Wiivv has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for its latest footwear product: custom-fit 3D printed sandals. The Vancouver-based…
Urthecast closes $19.6 million offering of common shares
Vancouver-based Urthecast has raised $19.6 million through a previously-announced bought deal public offering of 13,033,341…
Alterna Bank partners with Lendful on Canada’s first “end-to-end” digital mortgage platform
Ottawa-based Alterna Bank launched what they call Canada’s first end-to-end digital mortgage platform. The bank partnered…
Hootsuite acquires Naritiv’s Snapchat analytics solution, opens LA office
Hootsuite has acquired the Snapchat analytics solution of LA-based Naritiv. This is the company’s third acquisition in…
Startup Canada Podcast: Mastercard Canada’s Rick Rennie on how fraud affects small businesses
Whether you’re an early-stage startup or in the growing phases, fraud can hit when you least expect it. It can span across…
Today in company updates: Article, Jibestream, Brizi
Startups in Toronto and Vancouver have been making positive moves this past week. Here is the latest in company milestones,…
Report names Ottawa top tech hub in Canada, with Calgary second place
In a report from analysts at Expert Market, Ottawa is ranked as the top tech hub in which to live and work in Canada. Last…
With over $1 million already processed, Koho launches publicly to “win Canada” from Big Five banks
When last we checked in with Koho, the Vancouver-based FinTech company was fresh off a new round of funding from Power Financial…
Archiact says mobile is the key to driving mass VR adoption
It was nearly three years ago that Facebook announced its $2 billion acquisition of Oculus VR. At the time, Mark Zuckerberg…
Report: Thalmic, Hootsuite among Canada’s 50 most financially attractive tech companies
The Impact Centre at the University of Toronto has released a report that highlights Canada’s 50 most financially attractive…
Today in BC funding ($77M): Visier, UrtheCast
This week, two Vancouver startups made significant funding announcements. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from…
Updated #BCTech Strategy includes focus on STEM grads and encouraging US trade
At the second annual #BCTech Summit in Vancouver, BC Premier Christy Clark announced updates to its #BCTech Strategy. First…
Startup Canada Podcast: ReferralMortgages.com’s Paul Stevenson on starting a new life as an entrepreneur
Some may find comfort in the traditional day job where you receive a faithful paycheque twice per month, but for Paul Stevenson,…
500 Startups conducting cross-country tour to bring more Canada into its accelerator
With Canada looking more attractive than ever for investment, 500 Startups is conducting a national trip in cities across the…