Exclusive: ApplyBoard secures $100-million CAD credit facility to fuel global expansion
With Canadian student visas projected to drop, ApplyBoard targets Europe and Asia.
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Evaluating our 2024 tech predictions as Q4 approaches
Plus: Leadership shakeups at OMERS and BDC.
The Canadian universities that ship the most founders
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.
Round13, Nvidia-backed Wombo announces $12.2-million CAD to launch more generative AI apps
After surviving collapsed fundraise and class-action, Wombo contends with copyright concerns as it funds for growth.
Can Canadian FinTech woo the customers that banks have left behind?
Plus: Shopify has a new CTO, Benevity has a new CEO, and Sagard poached from Georgian.
Benevity appoints MeridianLink president Christopher Maloof as CEO Kelly Schmitt steps down
The charitable donation software platform sought Maloof’s experience in strategic acquisitions and IPO.
Andgo Systems, Conexus among recipients of Saskatchewan-focused PrairiesCan funding
Economic development agency dispenses $6.3 million across nine startups and ecosystem programs.
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.
Sonder inks Marriott licensing deal, secures additional liquidity amid continued challenges
Canadian-founded short-term rental firm expects to benefit from Marriott’s distribution.
JustEat, SkipTheDishes lay off 800 Canada-based employees following “comprehensive review”
Food delivery app SkipTheDishes went through three CEOs in 2023.
Canadian entrepreneurs get new incentives, but what about their employees (and investors)?
Plus: Paper cuts, Radical raises, and ezBtc caught gambling.
Paper CEO Phil Cutler out, startup cuts 45 percent of HQ staff and all Canadian tutors
Startup sees fourth round of layoffs within a year as EdTech veteran Rich Yang becomes interim CEO.
Sampler files for bankruptcy
Documents show digital product sampling startup has nearly $13 million in liabilities.
Marketing platform MaxBounty acquired by German ad firm Mrge
MaxBounty is the second Canadian company acquired by a Mrge in just over a year.