Market watch: Well Health, Magnet Forensics, Dialogue Health, and Thinkific Labs
byGains and losses aren’t about the verticals, but rather the companies.
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ApplyBoard CEO says market downturn isn’t slowing down international expansion or IPO plans
byCEO says ApplyBoard’s large cash reserves, “counter-cyclical” education market give startup room to grow.
Snowman gaming studio spinout Pok Pok closes $3.9 million CAD to help kids learn through play
byApple Design Award-winning Pok Pok has secured backing from gaming VCs.
Habitat Learn acquires Temmer to offer computerized note taking for students
byTemmer provides speech and print interpretation services to business, educational institutions, and individuals.
Boundless Life secures $2 million seed round to help families transition to digital nomad lifestyle
byBoundless claims no competition, targeting aspiring digital nomads with children.
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,…
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…
Top Hat CEO Mike Silagadze on EdTech’s crazy school year
byToronto-based EdTech startup Top Hat has had one hell of a 2020. A massive Series D round was shortly followed by a……
Today in funding ($400,000): MadLipz, Parlay
byTwo Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…
Privacy Commissioner says some educational apps collecting “too much” information
byThe Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) says a sweep of educational apps found that some apps need to do better.…
Top Hat’s Malgosia Green says the future of education is in user generated content
byIt’s about time schools stop assigning outdated, non-engaging textbooks to students, according to Malgosia Green, chief…
Nelson acquires Edusight’s technology
byNelson has acquired Edusight technology assets, marking the publisher’s first purely digital acquisition. The company…
The future of education requires smarter admissions decisions (using AI)
byWhen we were in the Next 36, my fellow participants and I all had shared a very similar experience — applying to university.…
Today in company updates: Top Hat, Hootsuite, District M
byThis week, several Canadian startups have made announcements — launching new features, hiring new members, and more. Here’s…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep.67: Matt Visser and Graydon Bensler of Syllabi Learning Solutions
byHost Drew Ogryzek opens the show with our guests Matt Visser and Graydon Bensler, partners in the education technology SaaS…