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Felix expands into more complex categories of care following $18 million Series B
Healthtech startup targets moves into Québec, weight loss, therapy.
Eli raises $5 million to make at-home hormone testing for women more accessible
“It will allow us to build a large-scale dataset of daily hormone levels for the first time in history.”
One year in, competition in Ontario’s iGaming market remains red hot
Cutthroat competition and tighter rules on advertising are forcing operators to compete on unique features in Ontario’s $1.4…
Janet Bannister launches Staircase Ventures with $22 million first close
Bannister strikes out on her own after stepping back from Real Ventures.
WonderFi, Coinsquare, CoinSmart to merge as Canada’s crypto industry consolidates
Canadian crypto love triangle ends in three-way merger.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Magnet shareholders ignore critics, back acquisition
How 1Password plans to build a passwordless future.
Federal budget a “huge win” for cleantech, but Canada still at risk of missing out
Now is not the time to stop investing in Canada’s clean economy.
A|I: The AI Times – Bill Gates is blogging about AI now
Plus: Alberta gives $30 million to AI research.
With no open banking update in #Budget2023, FinTech executives are increasingly jaded about timeline for delivery
Working groups resume April 14th, but open banking lead departs in September.
Coveo taps former Lightspeed, D2L exec Brandon Nussey to replace retiring CFO Jean Lavigueur
Incoming Coveo CFO previously led Lightspeed’s TSX, NYSE IPOs.
After a tough year, Goodfood switches up CFO, promoting VP Roslane Aouameur
Aouameur’s strategic focus will be on profitability and positive cash flow.
Federal #Budget2023 includes cleantech commitments, little else for innovation
Budget 2023 includes $500 million to SIF for cleantech projects, billions in clean energy tax credits.
RenoRun files for creditor protection after failed pursuit of “Hail Mary” deals to save company from insolvency
The filing follows four attempts to raise bridge financing and multiple rounds of layoffs.
Carbon Neutral Club secures $1.4 million to incentivize employees to help companies meet climate targets
Startup sees employee action as missing piece for orgs looking to reduce emissions.