How virtual care in Canada will change post-pandemic
The pandemic exploded the number of virtual health visits in Canada by 5,600 percent, according to a recent ICES study. And…
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Funding roundup: Blue J, Fable, Eavor, HaiLa, and more
Nine Canadian tech companies recently secured funding. Here are the details on who raised money, how much, from whom, and what…
Green Shield Canada acquires digital mental health startup Tranquility Online
Health and dental benefits provider Green Shield Canada (GSC) is acquiring Halifax-based Tranquility Online to support the…
Telesat secures $1.44 billion commitment from Government of Canada
Satellite communications company Telesat has secured a commitment of $1.44 billion from the Government of Canada, to help the…
RainStick raises $1 million CAD to commercialize water conservation tech
Kelowna-based cleantech startup RainStick Shower has secured over $1 million CAD in seed financing to support the launch of…
Quantum Pigeon wants to change the social media game for content creators
Calling itself “the next wave of social media,” Vancouver startup Quantum Pigeon (QP) is hoping to revolutionize the creator…
Portage Ventures secures additional $210 million USD for third FinTech fund
Power Corp has revealed that Power-backed Portage Ventures has secured more capital to execute its proven FinTech investment…
Mero Technologies sweeps up $3.1 million CAD for its cleaning sensors
Mero Technologies is hoping to clean up – literally. The Toronto-based technology firm closed a $3.1 million CAD ($2.5…
FreshBooks secures $163 million CAD and unicorn valuation to increase global reach
Accounting software leader FreshBooks has become the latest Canadian tech company to surpass a $1 billion valuation following…
Acquisition roundup: Converge, WeCommerce, Carebook, Deloitte Canada, Mednow
Five Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions, including Converge Technology Solutions, WeCommerce, Carebook,…
Lightspeed aims to raise $716 million USD through public offering
Lightspeed Commerce, formerly known as Lightspeed POS, has announced plans to sell 7.7 million subordinate voting shares at…
Four tech firms join new program addressing systemic barriers Indigenous people face
Four large technology firms have pledged to develop a strategic, action-based approach to identifying and addressing systemic…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Pressing “go” on open banking in Canada?
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Funding roundup: Smile CDR, Carebook, Hydrostor, Dcbel, 1Valet, Montrium
Six Canadian tech companies have recently secured funding. Here’s the latest on who raised money, how much, from whom, and…
theScore to be acquired by Penn National Gaming for $2 billion USD
Pennsylvania-based Penn National Gaming has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian digital media and sports betting…