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Active Impact Investments holds $110-million final close for third climate tech seed fund
Managing partner says firm chose to execute strategy over extending fundraise to hit original $120 million target.
Unblocked raises $27.5 million Series A to make sure developers actually understand their code
Unblocked looks to bridge the knowledge gap as AI-generated code becomes commonplace.
Propel has a record first quarter while Thinkific sees modest gains
The FinTech and edtech companies told two very different tales with their earnings.
CEO Don Murray says Safe Software’s new features will help replace enterprise SaaS with AI agents
The 30-year-old data workflow platform is set to hit centaur status this year on the back of new AI features.
Exterra secures $20-million Series A to turn mining byproducts into decarbonization gold
Cleantech company hopes to open Québec asbestos mitigation plant by 2027.
WonderFi co-founder’s new startup xTAO to list on TSXV following merger with Adrianna Ventures
Decentralized AI company hopes to raise $10 million USD via private placement.
TD Bank’s chief AI scientist talks about emerging models, safety, and Layer 6’s new NYC office
Maksims Volkovs shares what Layer 6 has been working on and what keeps him up at night.
Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund receives $60 million to scale local businesses
Four-year initiative aims to scale local companies and attract talent.
Xanadu forges partnerships with US military, industry to fuel quantum computing ambitions
Toronto quantum company inks deals with Applied Materials, US Air Force to accelerate chip development.
Cleantech accelerator CICE invests $2.5 million in women-led climate ventures
The BC companies aim to turn waste products into clean energy, batteries, and even acoustic panels.
Reusables looks to help cafeterias scrap single-use containers with $3.6-million seed round
Co-founder claims Reusables’ university clients reuse over 500,000 containers in just two semesters.
Cleantech startup Planetary wins nearly $1.4 million from Elon Musk-funded XPrize competition
The company beat more than 1,300 rivals with its ocean-based CO2 removal system.
Cinema tech startup Axibo raises $12 million to kickstart humanoid robot division
After working with Apple and Netflix, Axibo looks to debut a made-in-Canada robot next year.
7Gen charges up with $48 million in debt from UK’s Zenobē to help more Canadian firms adopt EVs
7Gen claimed that this is the largest private EV debt financing in Canadian history.