Toronto FinTech startup Pungle acquired by Berkeley Payment Solutions
Pungle, a Fintech startup that developed a ‘payments-as-a-service platform’ for businesses, has been acquired by…
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Snap Projections acquired by FinTech startup WealthBar Financial Services
Snap Projections, a financial planning software startup, has been acquired by Vancouver-based wealth management company WealthBar…
Today in hires: Highline Beta, iGan Partners
Two Canadian venture capital organizations have brought on new team members to add to their leadership. Here’s a breakdown…
Kik app acquired by holding company MediaLab
After a tumultuous few weeks, the Kik app has officially been acquired by US-based holding company MediaLab. Terms of the deal…
New Accelerate Okanagan CEO wants to boost OKGN Tech globally
Last week, Kelowna-based Accelerate Okanagan appointed Brea Lake as its new CEO. Lake, who has been the acting CEO of the hub…
Startup jobs of the week: Sales Enablement Analyst, Technical Support Engineer, Marketing Specialist
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From…
CDPQ commits $50 million to seed-stage funds in Québec
Quebéc-based institutional investment firm La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is committing $50 million in…
Using technology to transform an industry (Facebook Live chat)
Many small businesses that exist today could not have existed 10 years ago. Why? Technology. Whether we’re talking about…
Flare Systems raises $1 million for darknet intelligence software
Flare Systems, a Montreal-based cybersecurity startup that helps financial institutions track and avoid security threats, has…
Vector Institute, U of T ‘redouble efforts,’ invest in new deep learning faculty
The Vector Institute, on Wednesday, announced plans to work with the University of Toronto to hire three new tenure-stream…
Uber Canada says layoffs do not change company’s hiring targets
Following news that Uber has laid off around 350 employees across a variety of teams, affecting Canada and the US, BetaKit…
Blockchain music startup Beatdapp raises $3.2 million, adds new advisory board members
Vancouver-based ​Beatdapp Software, a startup using blockchain technology to validate digital content streams, has completed…
Convictional closes $3 million CAD as it looks to disrupt B2B trade
Toronto-based Convictional, a startup with a B2B ecommerce platform to help vendors and brands manage inventory, has raised…
How SnapTravel leverages its Valley roots to keep tech talent in Canada
Once regarded as a siphon for talent to Silicon Valley, Toronto and Waterloo have become important beachheads for both Canadian…
Startup jobs of the week: React Developer, Full Stack Engineer, UX Research Intern
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From…