F|T: The FinTech Times – Trust disruption
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Kensington Capital Partners to manage $100M BC Tech Fund
In December, the British Columbia government announced that it was establishing a $100 million BC Tech Fund. The goal of the…
The Next Big Thing announces 12 ventures selected for 2016 cohort
Vancouver-based The Next Big Thing showcased the 12 new entrepreneur-led ventures that made it into the program’s third cohort…
Today in company updates: Vidyard, SoundCloud, Mogo
This week, several startups have made announcements regarding the launches of new features for their customers. Here’s the…
Hootsuite surpasses 15 million users as Slack hits $100M ARR
It’s a time for celebration for two Vancouver-based unicorns who, on the same day, announced that they’ve hit some…
BroadbandTV signs deal to manage Univision’s YouTube properties
Vancouver-based BroadbandTV (BBTV), a media and technology company representing YouTube talent through its global multi-platform…
Startup Canada Podcast: Geotab founder Neil Cawse on building a leading big data company
“Geotab wants to be the Apple of the telematics game.” When the U.S. Government un-blocked GPS from being used exclusively…
Mio Global raises $19 million Series B to accelerate launch of its next generation heart rate trackers
Vancouver-based Mio Global, which offers heart rate monitoring wristbands and watches, announced $19 million CAD in a funding…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 38: Where should you build your startup?
When it comes to Canada’s startup ecosystem, most entrepreneurs gravitate towards one of the country’s larger city centres…
TechTO report says tech accounts for 15% of all Toronto jobs
As more Toronto tech founders grow businesses and raise millions, people from all industries — especially those being disrupted…
Campfire Capital raises $30.9 million to invest in companies disrupting retail brands
According to The Globe and Mail, Campfire Capital, a new venture capital fund backed by Canadian retail executives, has announced…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Revenue speed bumps
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering the major SaaS news from Canada, and around the globe. S|W is sponsored by…
Motive partners with UBC to deliver history you can hear
What’s it like to hear history? University of British Columbia students learning about the Canadian Pacific Railway in downtown…
How companies can protect their customers’ privacy in an age of oversharing and hacks
If you’re with a company looking to lead in just about any sector, the catchphrase for your business plan is ‘data-driven.’…
Startup Canada Podcast: Intuit Canada president says biggest tension in growth is how fast you’re moving
“The biggest tension in growth is really these three questions: can we move faster, are we moving fast enough, are we moving…