Stingray to buy media streamer TuneIn for $175 million USD
San Francisco-based company will “significantly expand” Stingray’s global footprint.
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The story Budget 2025 tells to Canadian tech
Plus: Xanadu to go public in $3.6-billion USD SPAC deal.
Canadian tech sees #Budget2025 as “about-face” from last government’s stance on business
While industry feels heard, tech leaders want more details on AI and sovereignty plans.
Beacon raises $250-million USD Series B to buy and equip “Main Street businesses” with AI
Former Instacart, Sequoia leaders target profitable firms in overlooked sectors for AI upgrades.
What’s in #Budget2025 for Canadian tech?
Feds make huge spending commitments but finally get competitive on defence, taxes, and financial services.
The feds are picking Canadian tech winners through MOUs
Plus: Aidan Gomez says Cohere could IPO “soon.”
Canadian AI pioneers Yoshua Bengio and Geoffrey Hinton join global call to ban superintelligence development
More than 1,500 sign open letter warning of loss of freedom, dignity, and “potential human extinction.”
BDC report finds optimism is up among Canadian entrepreneurs despite trade war uncertainty
Trade pressure takes a toll as over half reported emotional or mental exhaustion this year.
FreshBooks partners with Affirm to offer “buy now, pay later” feature
FreshBooks Payments invoices can now be paid through biweekly or monthly plans.
BDC pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs buy businesses from aging owners
Thrive ETA Fund combines capital, training, and mentorship for women buying firms from retiring business leaders.
An untapped market for Canadian tech
Plus: Ex-Rogers CEO and venture investor Nadir Mohamed dead at 69.
Keypr incorporates Nesto mortgage services into platform for homebuyers
Konfidis Realty’s tech platform aims to set itself apart with lower commissions and covered legal costs.
Tetra Trust parent secures backing from banks, FinTechs to launch Canadian stablecoin
ATB Financial, National Bank, Purpose Unlimited, Shakepay, Shopify, and Wealthsimple have backed Tetra’s vision.
‘Mission is a go’ for Canadian defence tech
Plus: Cohere co-founder calls out Sam Altman for AGI hype.
xAI bites Apple, Wealthsimple buys insights, and #CDNtech’s newest summit
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