A|I: The AI Times – ChatGPT: charming but flawed
Plus: Apple’s long rumoured self-driving car is pushed back.
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InBC announces first three venture fund investments: Evok Innovations, Raven Capital, Yaletown Partners
InBC backs trio of VC funds focused on climate change, reconciliation, and innovation.
Plooto closes $27 million CAD Series B to help SMBs manage cash flow
Plooto plans to double down on product-led growth strategy.
Former Google ad chief’s Neeva launches its ad-free, privacy-conscious search engine in Canada
“We wanted a search engine that was all about users.”
IBM to hire 250 in New Brunswick for new Client Innovation Centre
This week, IBM also awarded $35,000 USD to two Montréal-based startups.
Perceiv AI raises $1.5 million to better predict the progression of diseases
Startup’s platform initially focused on improving outcomes for Alzheimer’s patients.
Commerce startup Elastic Path secures additional $30 million from existing investors
The Vancouver company claims leadership in the composable commerce movement.
Goloot announces $4 million to improve online advertising for D2C merchants
Backed by former Paysafe leaders, Goloot has amassed a list of customers that includes Lancôme, Keurig, and SSENSE.
H|T: The Healthtech Times – Is this the solution to Ontario’s surgical backlog?
Plus: B.C. Medical Services Commission files court injunction against Telus Health.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Inside Mozilla’s bid to enter the metaverse
Plus: Applyboard lays off customer experience employees.
FigBytes secures $14.5 million USD in venture funding and debt
FigBytes’ funding comes as some countries are mandating ESG reporting.
Fintel Connect closes $4.8 million CAD to help financial institutions drive cost-effective growth
BankTech Ventures, EDC-backed Fintel Connect eyes US expansion.
F|T: The FinTech Times – BlockFi bankruptcy, Buckzy takes the smart money, the Kraken is re-leashed
Plus: FTX collapse hits Gadze Finance.
A|I: The AI Times – Turing tested: ChatGPT is craaaazy
Plus: Private AI secures $10.7 million.
Foresight 50 list names Canada’s “most investable” cleantech firms
Second annual list identifies firms like Terramera, Ekona Power, Summit Nanotech.