Deep dive into Canadian VC activity shows impact of government backing, ecosystem needs
Last month, PwC partnered with CB Insights to release the first-ever Canadian edition of its MoneyTree report. A survey of…
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HomeAdvisor bests Canadian offers to acquire HomeStars and expand North American presence
Toronto-based HomeStars, which allows homeowners to find home renovators and retailers through its database of 2 million contractors,…
Guy Kawasaki tells Canadian startups to stop trying to be Apple
Why shouldnât you befriend your investors? What differentiates the early adopters and the late majority? What are the two…
Canadian government wants to be your startup’s first customer through Build in Canada program
For many tech startups, getting that first big paying customer is both their biggest challenge and their most golden opportunity.…
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2017
Last year, I wrote an article about the 11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2016, which highlighted tech companies of all…
PwC’s Chris Dulny says corporations can support Canadian startups as customers (#BetaKit1on1)
Our latest instalment of #BetaKit1on1 turns from entrepreneurs like Tony Lacavera and Ariel Garten to another player in Canda’s…
Google’s Go North conference examines the Canadian tech industry’s strengths and challenges
Canadian entrepreneurs may have a reputation for not being the best at selling themselves, but thereâs no denying that big…
Buytopia co-founder Michele Romanow confirmed as co-founder of Clearbanc
In a report from the Financial Post, Buytopia co-founder Michele Romanow was formally announced as the co-founder of Clearbanc,…
CAMP Accelerator brings 10 Canadian companies to Beijing to scale internationally
While many early stage companies in Canada tend to focus on growing within a familiar North American market, according to many…
Rogers launches SaaS marketplace for Canadian small businesses
On Wednesday, in an effort to help small businesses in Canada, Rogers launched the Rogers Business App Market. The marketplace…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 24: What’s going on with Canadian e-commerce?
This week’s episode of the CanCon podcast is all about checking the hype. Following last week’s focus on…
Shop.ca has filed for bankruptcy in a last-ditch effort to find a buyer
Shop.ca has filed for bankruptcy, according to documents obtained by BetaKit. The news comes just six months after Shop.ca…
Five Canadians selected among 6,000 applicants for 2016 Thiel Fellowship
The Thiel Foundation has announced its 29 latest Thiel Fellows â a group of young people awarded $100,000 and mentorship…
LEAGUE’s Mike Serbinis says get behind the Canadian tech movement or “get out of the way”
LEAGUE CEO and founder Mike Serbinis is known for his candor. Whether speaking at events like #BetaKitIPO, or simply talking…
Startup Accelerators: A guide for Canadians heading south of the border
Towards the end of 2015, we had a working, in-house app people were showing a lot of interest in. We came to the conclusion…