Today in funding ($400,000): MadLipz, Parlay
Two Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from whom. Voiceover…
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Privacy Commissioner says some educational apps collecting “too much” information
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) says a sweep of educational apps found that some apps need to do better. The…
Top Hat’s Malgosia Green says the future of education is in user generated content
It’s about time schools stop assigning outdated, non-engaging textbooks to students, according to Malgosia Green, chief product officer at Toronto-based Top Hat. At the…
Nelson acquires Edusight’s technology
Nelson has acquired Edusight technology assets, marking the publisher’s first purely digital acquisition. The company says that Edusight’s technology adds to its growing ecosystem…
The future of education requires smarter admissions decisions (using AI)
When we were in the Next 36, my fellow participants and I all had shared a very similar experience — applying to university. We…
Today in company updates: Top Hat, Hootsuite, District M
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements — launching new features, hiring new members, and more. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers and shakers….
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep.67: Matt Visser and Graydon Bensler of Syllabi Learning Solutions
Host Drew Ogryzek opens the show with our guests Matt Visser and Graydon Bensler, partners in the education technology SaaS company Syllabi Learning Solutions,…
CEO Mike Silagadze explains how data on Top Hat’s platform can help struggling students
Last week on The Disruptors, co-host Bruce Croxon sat down with Mike Silagadze, the CEO and co-founder of Top Hat, to talk about how…
Top Hat raises $29.5 million series C to tackle the textbook industry
Top Hat has raised a CAD $29.5 million Series C. The round was led by Union Square Ventures, who was joined Top Hat’s existing…
Today in startup shutdowns: Shelfie, Edusight, Sentinel Alert
This week, several Canadian companies made the tough decision most startups eventually face: to shut down operations. Due to the overlapping shutdowns, BetaKit has…
Kevin Sandhu reviews his 11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2016
Last year, I wrote an article about the 11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2016, which highlighted tech companies of all sizes in…
Knowledgehook raises $1.25 million to empower math teachers with technology
After getting Google’s Game Changer Award at Google Demo Day in May, Waterloo-based Knowledgehook has now announced $1.25 million in funding as it looks…
FreshGrade COO says the traditional education system is starting to embrace tech
For a while, education systems have been resistant to change. But as technology innovation grows in the education space, several schools are starting to…