AI startups dominate latest Google for Startups Accelerator’s Canadian cohort
Ten of the 14 startups in the latest cohort claim to be using AI or machine learning as part of their core offering.
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Evaluating our 2024 tech predictions as Q4 approaches
Plus: Leadership shakeups at OMERS and BDC.
ZÅ«m Rails moves recently-named CEO Miles Schwartz to Miami to lead US growth initiative
Omni-rail payment solution saw 75 percent increase in its US business over the last year.
Beacon launches remittance solution to help Canadian newcomers receive money from India
Startup launched out of stealth with $5.25 million in funding earlier this year.
US-based business banking startup Mercury acquires accounting platform Teal for an undisclosed amount
Acquisition comes mere months after Vancouver startup announced an $11 million CAD seed round.
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Plus: How dependent is Québec tech on public funding?
Northside Ventures closes first early-stage VC fund at $15 million CAD
This emerging manager just met his target amid one of the worst fundraising environments in a decade.
Executive director Michael Buhr wants C100 to help Canadian tech startups scale
C100 announces 38 Canadian tech firms in new growth and latest early-stage cohorts.
Sagard hires Georgian’s Parinaz Sobhani as investment firm’s first head of AI
Alternative asset manager bets AI will play a big role in investing over the next decade.
Hardbacon to file for bankruptcy after Google search changes crush affiliate business
CEO says Google’s algorithm updates decimated SEO-reliant financial product referral revenue.
Koho rolls out reporting feature to help Canadian renters build their credit history
New offerings for renters also include tenant insurance and cash back on rent payments.
Government of Canada launches consultations on Budget 2024 proposals
Feds inviting Canadians to share thoughts on capital gains, CEI, open banking, cleantech tax credits, and more.
Canadian entrepreneurs get new incentives, but what about their employees (and investors)?
Plus: Paper cuts, Radical raises, and ezBtc caught gambling.
Kraken appoints Alex Mehrdad as new leader of crypto exchange’s Canadian operations
Mehrdad succeeds Mark Greenberg, who was recently promoted to a new global role.
What Vault’s co-founder learned at Revolut
Saud Aziz explains what it takes to build a locally-grown business banking platform in Canada.