Canada, UK sign agreements to work together on AI compute capacity, high-tech research
Agreement follows the collapse of free trade talks between the countries last week.
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AI-powered medical record reviewer Wisedocs closes $12.7-million CAD Series A round
Wisedocs claims it has more than doubled its customer base in 2023.
Eight Canadian foodtech projects receive $1.9 million in pilot funding from CFIN
Supported projects include short-haul delivery robots and augmented reality training programs.
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Bagel Network closes $4.18 million CAD for machine learning data network
Startup aims to help teams train AI models on better data.
Ontario invests $14.9 million into Waterloo Region’s Quantum Valley Ideas Lab
The funding is aimed to build a “world-class quantum sensing ecosystem” in the province.
AI photography startup Skylab acquired by ImageQuix
Skylab develops AI-powered tools designed to streamline the photo editing process.
Spellbook secures $27-million CAD Series A to scale “AI copilot for lawyers”
The legaltech’s generative AI offering aims to help lawyers review and draft contracts.
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Miovision acquires one of its customers, traffic data collection firm CJ Hensch
CEO hopes deal will give Miovision a deeper understanding of its target market.
Vistara Growth bets on two US-based supply chain software companies
Vistara Growth recently closed $200 million for its fifth private credit fund.
MindBridge headlines slew of #CDNtech companies making executive leadership changes
ActiveState, Acuity Insights, AnalytixInsight, Volaris Group, Flashfood also named new CEOs just this week.
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Bot management software startup Wysdom acquired by US-based Calabrio
Calabrio will integrate Wysdom’s virtual agent solutions into its customer support network.