Today in company updates: RentMoola, Payment Rails, ExpertFile, Exact Media
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
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Ask an Investor: How do I sell my company?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
New Brunswick opens innovation hub to support tech solutions for the aging population
The New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF), in collaboration with the AGE–WELL Network of Centres of Excellence…
Montreal Founder Institute launches map of city’s startup resources
Montreal’s startup community is getting its own map of startup resources available to entrepreneurs and innovators in…
Creative Destruction Lab expands to Montreal, Calgary, and Halifax
The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) has announced a cross-country expansion into three new regions: CDL-Rockies at the University…
Today in company updates: Top Hat, Hootsuite, District M
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements — launching new features, hiring new members, and more. Here’s…
With Janet Bannister now on board, VarageSale touts traction as it seeks revenue (and funding)
In early January 2016, VarageSale, which had raised a massive $34 million Series B the year before, laid off 30 staff on the…
Askuity’s platform aims to bridge the data gap between retailers and suppliers
Suppliers that sell products to retailers across the world don’t always have access to information about who is buying…
Montreal Founder Institute opens applications for fourth cohort
The Montreal chapter of the Founder Institute, the world’s largest early-stage accelerator and launch program, is looking…
Wealthsimple raises $50 million in funding, announces $1 billion in assets under administration
Wealthsimple has raised a $50 million Series B from Power Financial, and announced that it has $1 billion in assets under administration.…
Report: Toronto requires more collaboration between gov’t, startups to become a smart city
A recent report by the Toronto Region Board of Trade (TBOT) suggests there is a lot of work that still needs to be done to…
Ulule wants to be the “best” crowdfunding platform instead of the biggest
If you’re in North America but outside Quebec, it’s entirely possible that you’ve never heard of Ulule. That’s not…
Ferst Digital wants to rebundle fragmented SMB banking with its API-enabled platform
FinTechs are well-known for unbundling services that banks traditionally offer, and making it a better experience; it’s why…
Alphabet reportedly considering Toronto as site of urban innovation-focused Sidewalk Labs
According to a report from Bloomberg, Alphabet is considering setting up Sidewalk Labs in Toronto. Alphabet has reportedly…
OMERS Ventures closes $300 million third fund
OMERS Ventures has closed its third fund, confirming $300 million in commitments. OMERS Ventures currently has $800 million…