Today in company updates: 500px, Flexiti Financial, EQ Works, Frank + Oak
In recent weeks, Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the latest…
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Forestry.io closes first seed round in Canada with AngelList Syndicate
Charlottetown-based Forestry.io announced the close of a $744,000 ($560,000 USD) seed round. With this funding, Forestry.io…
How technology can tackle the global problem of financial inclusion
In the tech industry, there is a debate brewing over whether we are solving problems that impact millions across the board,…
Drop pitches millennial-focused rewards app on #TheDisruptors
This week on The Disruptors, Derrick Fung, CEO of Drop, pitched Drop’s loyalty app, which allows users to earn rewards…
MedChart wants to make health records more accessible to patients with cloud-based platform
MedChart, one of the latest pitches on The Disruptors, aims to eliminate the barriers patients face when trying to access their…
Today in funding ($16.4M): Agrisoma, Novarc
This week, startups all across Canada got a boost with rounds of funding. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from…
Payfirma partners with CWB Financial Group to provide white-label payments platform
Vancouver-based Payfirma is partnering with financial services organization CWB Financial Group to provide a white label version…
Future of Venture Capital panel says gov’t pace could inhibit effectiveness of VCCI
A frequent rallying cry of tech ecosystem across Canada, whether proclaimed by investors, founders, or politicians, is “it’s…
Report: Canada has “unique” potential to lead in AI, but must address gaps in private sector funding and internet access
The Digital Finance Institute (DFI) has released a report examining the state of AI in Canada compared to the rest of the world.…
Now an international company, Dax Dasilva explains why Lightspeed is committed to Canada
In 2005, Dax Dasilva saw an opportunity to develop point-of-sale software that would give small retailers a chance to compete…
Real Matters files to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Markham-based Real Matters filed on Monday to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The last Canadian tech company to go…
NewOak partners with LendingArch to purchase $2 billion in loans
Calgary-based LendingArch, a marketplace platform allowing users to browse customizable loan options, announced its partnership…
Today in company updates: Shopify, Wattpad, Wealthsimple, PerfectMind, Overbond
Startups in Ottawa and Toronto have been making positive moves this past week. Here is the latest in product launches and company…
QueerTech MTL panel says it’s not just up to managers to support diversity in a company
Does diversity drive innovation? That was the big question at this past Thursday’s Queer Tech MTL event, which brought together…
Today in funding: JobBliss, Casalova, Anomera
This week, startups all across Canada got a boost with rounds of funding. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from…