Latest CBRE report shows Canada has some of the fastest-growing tech talent pools in North America
byBetween 2015 and 2020, Toronto and Vancouver’s tech talent pools each experienced faster growth than any other large tech…
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Microsoft, AltaML among partners in new University of Waterloo student training program
byMicrosoft Canada and machine learning company AltaML are among a group of partners currently taking part in a University of…
Today in funding: Data Sentinel, AltaML, Commit
byThree Canadian startups have secured fresh funding to fuel their growth, including Data Sentinel, AltaML, and Commit. Here’s…
Innovate Edmonton receives $5 million from City to support accelerators
byCity Council has approved $5 million in funding for Innovate Edmonton, meant to support and attract technology accelerators…
Today in acquisitions: Upchain, Nuvei, Perpetua, Carebook, WELL Health, FreshGrade, PainWorth, BonLook
byEight Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions or have been acquired, including Upchain, Nuvei, Perpetua, Carebook,…
TEC Edmonton to cease operations on June 30
byTEC Edmonton, a business incubator jointly run by the City of Edmonton and the University of Alberta, is set to cease operations…
Brim Financial, Canadian Western Bank partner to launch FinTech platform, consumer credit cards
byFollowing its $25 million CAD Series B round last month, Toronto-based FinTech startup Brim Financial has teamed up with Canadian…
COVID-fuelled growth sees EdTech startup Showbie raise $7.5 million CAD Series A extension
byEdmonton-based hybrid learning platform Showbie has added $7.5 million CAD to its Series A as the startup aims to take advantage…
Today in funding: Qohash, Sensei Labs, Wize, dealcloser, Zennea Technologies, Arbor
bySix Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised…
Seven Prairie startups to watch in 2021
byOver the past couple of years, Sean O’Connor from Conexus Venture Capital has been putting together a list of Prairie tech…
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2021
byEvery January for the past few years, thanks to the team at BetaKit, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts on some…
Edmonton-based Jobber raises $76 million CAD growth equity round
byJobber, the startup on a mission to become a comprehensive software provider for home service businesses, has raised $76 million…
Catherine Warren named CEO of new Innovate Edmonton
byThe newly established Innovate Edmonton has named its first CEO, Catherine Warren, following an extensive, nation-wide search…
Roche launching national AI, digital health initiative alongside Amii, Mila, Vector Institute
byHoffmann-La Roche Limited (Roche Canada), a Swiss multinational healthcare company, is set to announce on Wednesday the launch…
Today in hires: Fluent.ai, Bridgit, Jobber, Uberflip, Clearpath Robotics
byFive Canadian startups have filled positions on their teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is joining and what they bring to…