From pivot to IPO with Canada’s pizza king, General Assembly CEO Ali Khan Lalani
In the last year, a Toronto pizza place raised a $13 million Series A before filing to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange.…
COVID-19
All BetaKit coverage related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Digital Main Street’s Future Proof program supports 75 pilot projects in Ontario
Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significantly disruptive impact on small businesses. As a result of this,…
Will Canadian tech regret the move to remote-first?
Incredibly, this episode marks one year of Black Swan on the BetaKit Podcast Channel. So, what do we do to celebrate? “I…
Federal government extends CEBA small business loan application to June 30
The federal government has extended the application deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program to June…
The new battlefront between Shopify and Amazon
Over the course of the Black Swan podcast series, we’ve tracked how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted specific industries…
The Canadian Shield begins selling mask manufacturing system
Kitchener-Waterloo-based personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer The Canadian Shield has begun selling its medical-mask…
Launchtrip raises $4.7 million CAD seed round as tourism industry eyes pent-up demand for travel
Vancouver-based travel-tech startup Launchtrip has raised a $4.7 million CAD seed round of funding, as the travel sector is…
InteraXon knows what the pandemic did to our brains
There are lots of different ways to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we speak to a company about what they’ve…
Report: Most Canadian tech workers optimistic about sector’s contribution to global innovation
A new report indicates a sense of optimism among tech workers about the Canadian tech sector’s role on a global scale. The…
New report finds women in tech feel career growth has been stunted during pandemic
According to new data from SAP Canada, nearly half of women in the Canadian tech sector have reported their career growth and…
Can new tech make buying a home less terrible?
Proptech was hot prior to COVID-19, but the pandemic set the market upside down for the incumbents and the disruptors. “Once…
Upside Foundation reaches 300 members as Wattpad’s massive exit marks strong start for 2021
Eight years after its founding, The Upside Foundation has reported significant milestones reached over the last year, including…
Federal government extends current Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, CERS rates to June
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will extend the current rate of the Canada Emergency…
PocketPills raises $30 million Series B amid continued demand for virtual healthcare solutions
PocketPills, a Surrey, British Columbia-based digital pharmacy startup, has closed a $30 million CAD Series B round of funding.…
CPPIB CEO steps down after travelling abroad to get COVID-19 vaccine
Mark Machin has resigned from his role as the CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) after it emerged Thursday…