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Cohere pitches security and productivity with general release of North enterprise AI platform

Co-founder Nick Frosst reiterates that return on investment is Cohere’s priority.

Plus: Trade war uncertainty has some Canadian startups “hanging by a thread.”

Shared values, deep talent, and government support are drawing firms like Cohere and OpenText across the pond.

Vancouver VC firm is targeting a final close totalling $250 million within the next year.

Ceedar nabs angel cheques from Canadian founders looking for simplified accounting options.

Northleaf has raised $908 million CAD for its fourth secondary fund at the perfect time.

Eyam claims its AI drug discovery and delivery platform can develop treatment at less than half the usual cost.

Yukon-originated startup founded by repeat Canadian entrepreneurs Damian McCabe and Ben Sanders.

The blockchain company is now publicly traded on the TSX Venture stock exchange.

Province loses JEDI, gains AI minister as premier swears in team “to meet the current moment.”

Toronto private equity fund warms up to the idea of buying corporate spinoffs and venture-backed startups.

BC sibling-founders gear up to hire 40 employees and open a Boston office.

Toronto-based company has raised $154 million since founding in 2023.

Pennarun wants companies to stop putting their private API servers on the public internet.

Medtech startup mTatt won both Best of Fest and Audience Choice awards.