HootSuite raises $165 million in Largest Deal Ever in Canadian Venture Capital History
In what is Canada’s biggest venture capital investment for a software company ever, social media dashboard HootSuite has…
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Two Of The Top Ten Hardware Startups Are Canadian
Move over apps, it looks like its hardware’s time to shine again – and two Canadian startups in this space are of the…
Toronto-based Huddlers aims to facilitate the perfect pick-up game
The summer months beckon for pick-up games, be it on a basketball court or a football field. There is something refreshing…
A hot new Toronto-based startup aims to make ordering fast food faster
Foodo, which is available on iOS devices, gives users the ability to discover local restaurants, browse their menu, place a…
A message from Erin Bury about the rebirth of BetaKit
When BetaKit launched in February 2012 it was to fill a hole we thought existed in online startups and technology reporting.…
Welcome back to BetaKit – a site dedicated to Canadian Startups!
It takes courage and determination to start your own business. Being a startup is a tough choice, it can sometimes be very…
L33dr.ly scores the $80,000 Startupfest 2013 grand prize
The Startupfest 2013 in Montreal was a grand success and the big $80,000 grand prize, which includes design and branding support,…
Kutoto helps Canadian accomplish tasks locally with just an iPhone
Ever needed a light fixture repaired or an Ikea couch assembled and didn’t have the time, patience or aptitude? An emerging…
A look at Canadian startup accelerators (Infographic)
Since 2010 there has been over 30 accelerators, or accelerator-like programs, launch in Canada. Some say that this influx of…
Canada Gold Corporation changes name to STEM 7 Capital, appoints Sunil Sharma
Pending the usual regulatory approvals, Canada Gold Corporation announced today that they’ve officially changed their…
Commercial Real Estate Marketplace SpaceList Launches to Be Canada’s 42Floors
Vancouver-based SpaceList recently came out its local beta and made its commercial real estate listings site available all…
Fit Brains Adds 1.5M App Downloads in 2 Months, Looks to Beat Lumosity in Mobile
Vancouver-based Fit Brains, an online brain fitness platform, has had more than 1.5 million downloads of its iOS apps in a…
Tapstream Launches URL Shortener to Tie Marketing Efforts to App Installs
Today Vancouver-based mobile app analytics tool Tapstream announced the public launch of its URL shortener, which lets app…
Jobs Marketplace Vestiigo Acquired By Talentlab to Expand Recruiting Footprint
Today Toronto-based Vestiigo, a startup that connects pre-screened job candidates with opportunities at up-and-coming companies…
Shopigram Pivots From Resale Marketplace to Help Local Merchants Sell Their Wares
Belgium-based Shopigram launched in September as a mobile-first resale platform which let users take a photo of an item, upload…