Will Canadian VCs rebound in time to fund early-stage startups?
Plus: Paper loses another co-founder and Teralys targets $570-million fund-of-funds.
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Tips for finding a job in a tough market
Soft skills and AI know-how are the new gold for Canadian tech companies.
Paper co-founder Roberto Cipriani steps down from day-to-day role
Montréal EdTech startup’s tumultuous summer continues following layoffs, leadership shakeups.
Exclusive: ApplyBoard secures $100-million CAD credit facility to fuel global expansion
With Canadian student visas projected to drop, ApplyBoard targets Europe and Asia.
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.