Today in funding ($5M): Vanbex, ProntoForms
This week, startups across Canada got a boost with rounds of funding. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from…
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Startup Canada Podcast: Trulioo’s Stephen Ufford on verifying global identities
Inequalities felt in developing nations aren’t always visible. With an estimated 2.5 billion people with unbanked identities,…
Seven Canadian companies among Batch 21 of 500 Startups’ seed program
500 Startups has announced the 31 companies accepted into Batch 21 of its seed program, and seven Canadian companies are among…
Today in company updates: RentMoola, Payment Rails, ExpertFile, Exact Media
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
Startup Canada Podcast: Canada’s AI pioneer Eli Fathi
Eli Fathi is the CEO of MindBridge AI — a company that uses advanced solutions based on human-centric AI, machine learning,…
Head of Facebook Canada announces departure from the company
Jordan Banks, the head of Facebook Canada, has announced that he’s leaving the social media giant. Banks, who oversees Instagram…
The RAISE Collective wants to build Canada’s community of women investors
Eight years ago, Katrina Carroll-Foster, currently the CEO of Kollectively Business Strategies, launched a new business and…
Visier partners with two Canadian universities to launch programs supporting youth in STEM
Vancouver-based Visier, which provides workforce intelligence solutions, announced that it has partnered with Simon Fraser…
GoFetch raises $1.4 million seed round, expands to Toronto
Vancouver-based GoFetch, an online pet sitting marketplace, has just closed a $1.4 million seed round from an undisclosed group…
Startup Canada Podcast: WatchMojo founder on growing a digital empire
As the new millennium rolled in over 17 years ago, digital technology only grew, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to start…
Montreal Founder Institute opens applications for fourth cohort
The Montreal chapter of the Founder Institute, the world’s largest early-stage accelerator and launch program, is looking…
Adventure tech startups ShareShed and Guiides acquired by Leavetown
Vancouver-based adventure tech startups ShareShed and Guiides have just been acquired by Leavetown, a Vancouver-based vacation…
Why Canada is well-positioned to be a global leader in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: most IT personnel know of it. Even fewer follow up on the latest developments in the industry beyond notifications…
BC Tech Association announces 2017 Technology Impact Awards finalists
For over 20 years, the BC Tech Association (formerly known as BCTIA) has been celebrating the success of British Columbia tech…
Startup Canada Podcast: Leveraging startup communities for global innovation
Michael Cayley wants startups to thrive everywhere. That’s why he started up Cdling Capital Services Inc., a platform that…