Canadian startup news of the week (3/07/21)
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Twitter to ramp up Canadian presence, hire at least 24 engineers in Toronto
Twitter has announced plans to launch a new engineering hub in Canada and hire at least 24 engineers in Toronto. Although the…
Infosys expanding to Calgary as it looks to double Canadian workforce to 4,000 employees
Multinational technology company Infosys is expanding its Canadian presence, having chosen Calgary as the home for its next…
Canadian startup news of the week (2/21/21)
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Boast.ai secures $100 million credit facility to build Clearbanc for R&D tax credits
Boast.ai has secured a $100 million credit facility to provide companies with up-front loans for their government research…
Google opens two more accelerators to Canadian startups as remote becomes the new reality
Google has opened up two more accelerators to Canadian startups as the new remote reality makes it easier to offer the programs…
Report shows overview of Canadian proptech sector as real estate undergoes digital transformation
Over the last year, the property sector has undergone major transformations, including the acceleration of technology adoption.…
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2021
Every January for the past few years, thanks to the team at BetaKit, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts on some…
Review of 11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2020
For the past few years, thanks to the team at BetaKit, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts on some of the companies…
Power’s Sagard Holdings launches Canadian private equity business
Power Corporation subsidiary Sagard Holdings has launched a new private equity (PE) business in Canada, the first foray for…
Canadian startup news of the week (12/06/20)
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Canadian cybersecurity leaders say ecosystem requires community to grow
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, conversations tend to focus on job losses and skyrocketing unemployment. While it’s true…
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business receives $500,000 investment from Facebook Canada
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has received a $500,000 investment from Facebook Canada, designed to establish…
Publicly listed Canadian tech companies Lightspeed, Nuvei continue to make acquisitions
Lightspeed and Nuvei, both Montréal-based tech companies that have recently entered the public market, are continuing to gobble…
As the first COVID holiday shopping season approaches, what role will Canadian tech companies play?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy, consumer behaviour continues to be driven by new personal…