Canadian-led Medeloop closes $15.5 million USD in Inovia-led Series A round
The founder of exited startup Medesync wants to accelerate clinical research with AI.
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Richa Mehta joins Radical Ventures as San Francisco-based partner
AI-focused VC firm launched a new $800-million USD growth fund in August.
As Google and Cohere expand multilingual AI offerings, experts warn of “plausible BS”
Human translators still needed alongside automated tools, experts say, citing legal and safety risks.
“The world’s biggest problems are not going to be solved with software”: HardTech talks semiconductors and AI
VentureLab’s HardTech event discusses the state of Canadian deep tech, re-shoring, and the investment landscape.
Online legal database CanLII sues Caseway AI for copyright infringement
CanLII alleges Caseway scraped 3.5 million records from its database, violating terms of use.
Cracking the code with AI
How Mantle used an LLM to translate a prototype project for production.
Founders of Sysomos, Aislelabs find traction bringing their AI research to AEC
Workorb secures $2.6 million CAD to advance AI in architecture, engineering, construction sectors.
Shopify alums secure $7-million CAD seed round for AI mobile commerce platform Reactiv
Despite commitment to build in Canada, Reactiv chose more “ambitious” US-based investors.
How to tame a large language model
Mantle releases instructional guide for founders and their teams.
Applications open for federal SMB programs aimed at AI adoption
The $300 million programs are part of the 2024 federal budget’s $2.4 billion AI package.
Thomson Reuters acquires American portfolio company Materia AI
Materia emerged from stealth earlier this year with Thomson Reuters’ backing.
Phaseshift Technologies raises $4.1 million CAD to fuse material discovery with AI
Startup to commercialize advanced engineering materials for aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
Fable raises $25-million USD Series B round from Five Elms Capital to tackle accessibility in AI
Disruption Ventures gives up board seat to Five Elms after exiting its Fable position.
SAAS NORTH puts AI’s impact under the microscope
Disruptor or distraction? Tealbook, Disco and more weigh in on AI in Ottawa on Nov. 13, 14, 2024
Can Canada successfully scale AI companies?
Mappedin, BrainBox AI, Airudi, and Videns Analytics founders offer a frank evaluation of market opportunities.