Why Canada lags in the global Deep Tech race
These are two key questions that my partner, Colin Webster, and I discussed when we were establishing RiSC Capital to make…
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Quantum startup Qoherent wins $100,000 investment prize at 10th-annual Startupfest
Startupfest has announced the winners of several pitch competitions and awards at its 10th-annual festival, which was held…
BDC commits $160 million to fund IP development in Canada
BDC Capital has committed $160 million in intellectual property (IP) development financing to support IP-rich companies scaling…
Clearbanc launches free platform to help startups determine their valuation
Toronto-based Clearbanc has launched a new solution that allows founders to determine the valuation of their startup and connect…
Today in funding: Sampler, DivDot, Hardbacon
Three Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…
Sylvain Carle to join SecondMuse Capital to scale firm’s climate impact investing
Sylvain Carle is set to join financial management firm SecondMuse Capital as a senior director following his decision to step…
Sustainable Development Technology Canada invests in 17 cleantech startups through seed fund
Seventeen Canadian cleantech startups have received funding from the federal government through Sustainable Development Technology…
Swyft raises $3 million CAD to expand same-day delivery software
Toronto-based digital logistics startup Swyft, which connects merchants to existing courier networks, has closed a $3 million…
Wealthsimple to expand into crypto trading
Wealthsimple is set to expand into the cryptocurrency trading space with the launch of Wealthsimple Crypto. The new product…
Ontario court approves Facedrive’s acquisition of Foodora Canada assets
Toronto-based ride-sharing startup Facedrive has gained court approval to acquire restaurant and customer data from food delivery…
Nine projects to receive $28.8 million as part of Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster investment
Nine Canadian manufacturing projects have been approved to receive a cumulative investment of $28.8 million from Next Generation…
AI, FinTech startup Senso raises $4 million CAD to further fuel US expansion
Senso, which provides financial institutions with predictive intelligence through AI, has raised a $4 million CAD ($3 million…
Flinks looks to expand US presence with $16.2 million Series A
Flinks, a Montréal-based FinTech startup that helps financial institutions gain financial insights and connect user bank accounts,…
North acquired by Google
Kitchener-Waterloo based North has been acquired by Google. North, formerly Thalmic Labs, revealed the deal on Tuesday calling…
Calgary FinTech startup Helcim develops own payment infrastructure, following in footsteps of Stripe, Square
Calgary-based FinTech startup Helcim has built out and launched a new comprehensive payment solution, designed to help businesses…