Canadian startup news of the week (12/18/22)
Plus: Kim Furlong talks VCCI & what comes next for Canadian venture.
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Canadian startup news of the week (12/11/22)
Plus: meet BC’s new innovation minister.
Led by former Ada employees, Lancey secures $2 million to let B2B software buyers âtry before you buyâ
YC grad Lancey is backed by group that includes Panache, Garage, and Adaâs CEO.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Canadian crypto leaders want “consequences” after FTX fall
Plus: Pipe on the hunt for a new CEO.
FTXâs fall could have implications for more Canadian orgs than just Ontario Teachersâ
Crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy in US, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried steps down.
Wealthsimple becomes first regulated Canadian crypto platform to offer staking
âWe continue to push the boundariesâŠand have lots more in store.â
Manzil launches âthe Halal version of Wealthsimpleâ for Muslim Canadians
Manzil aims to help Muslims balance financial needs and religious requirements.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple achieves a Canadian FinTech first, plots new products
Plus: Mastercard to help make crypto trading easier.
WonderFi-owned Bitbuy takes aim at Wealthsimple with stock trading launch
Bitbuy claimed crypto exchanges is a three horse race between WonderFi, Wealthsimple, Coinsquare.
Canadian startup news of the week (9/25/22)
Plus: New research surveys competitive intensity in Canadaâs banking and payments sector.
Coinsquare to acquire CoinSmart as consolidation of Canadian crypto traders continues
With acquisition, Coinsquare seeks a seat at the regulatory table.
Amazon, Square launch buy now, pay later options in Canada
Amazon, Square join growing number of BNPL solutions in Canada.
A|I: The AI Times – Exploring the city Google couldn’t buy
Plus: Protein industries secures $30 million, launches AI-focused co-investment program.
Canadian startup news of the week (9/18/22)
Plus: Shopify looks to recruit, retain talent with new employee comp.
Three Canadian companies actively hiring across the country
Ada, LifeWorks, and Scotiabank are hiring for senior roles right now.