Ontopical closes $3.3 million seed extension to help companies navigate the local government procurement process
Rhino and Graphite Ventures-backed Ontopical mines public data for private sector clients using AI.
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Spring Activator acquires Future Capital to bring wealth creation to underrepresented communities
The combined investments of the two Vancouver-based organizations total over $50 million CAD.
Web3 startup LayerZero Labs fighting $21.3-million lawsuit from FTX
Bankrupt crypto exchange suing LayerZero over alleged fraudulent transfers.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly â Canadian legaltech duo agrees to merge, SAP nabs LeanIX in $1B+ deal
Plus: David Sacks has a new SaaS startup for other SaaS startups.
As enterprises dip their toes into generative AI, Plurilock finds gains in selling safety
Regulatory changes are putting greater pressure on compliance, says CEO Ian Paterson.
A|I: The AI Times – Cohere reportedly hunting for fresh funding as OpenAI passes $1B revenue pace
Plus: Xanadu, TMU to develop quantum computing educational program.
Former Global Founders Capital partner launches Northside Ventures to back pre-seed Canadian entrepreneurs across North America
Northside has secured $6.25 million USD from Inovia, Intact, Bain, Golden Ventures, and Garage Capital, among others.
Novarc Technologies announces closing of $20 million USD for its AI-powered automated welding robots
Construction-vehicle company Caterpillar’s venture arm joined the round.
H|T: The Healthtech Times – AbCellera denies patent infringement, Waystar eyes $8B valuation
Plus: Truepill moves to cut share price by 90 percent.
SearchEye raises $1 million to scale platform that connects brands with content creators
Funding will help SearchEye expand capabilities, like support for audio, video, social media.
Cancer-focused Imagia Canexia Health files for bankruptcy 18 months after merger
Oncology tech firm closed a $20-million round and led an $18-million Supercluster project in 2022.
Four startup growth tips for founders, from founders
Founders from Bridgit, 7shifts, Jane App, and Bloomerang share the lessons that shaped their businesses.
Identity-verification company Trulioo unveils new capabilities to accelerate person-matching
Trulioo uses AI and machine learning to accelerate customer verification.
Blanka raises $2.7 million CAD to simplify launching beauty brands
Blanka claims it can launch a new beauty brand in under an hour for less than $200.
Coinbase says it wants to be a long-term leader in Canadaâs crypto market
With âregulatory clarityâ and a new country director, Coinbase says itâs ready to grow in Canada.