Northside Ventures closes first early-stage VC fund at $15 million CAD
This emerging manager just met his target amid one of the worst fundraising environments in a decade.
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Canadian healthtech company Deep Breathe bags top prize at US Army’s xTechInternational 2024
Portable ultrasound diagnostics startup takes home $95,000 after winning pitch competition in Spain.
Canadian Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence closes $1 billion USD in funding
Startup co-founded just three months ago is reportedly valued at $5 billion USD.
Round13, Nvidia-backed Wombo announces $12.2-million CAD to launch more generative AI apps
After surviving collapsed fundraise and class-action, Wombo contends with copyright concerns as it funds for growth.
A100, HaloHealth, InterGen get federal funding boost to help commercialize Alberta tech
Alberta startups earned a slight edge over BC in venture funding for the first half of 2024.
QueerTech among 17 organizations selected by feds to deliver $8-million 2SLGBTQI+ Ecosystem Fund
“Who you are and whom you love shouldn’t hurt your business,” says small business minister.
Andgo Systems, Conexus among recipients of Saskatchewan-focused PrairiesCan funding
Economic development agency dispenses $6.3 million across nine startups and ecosystem programs.
New School Foods lands big fish as IKEA joins returning investors in $8-million CAD seed extension
Startup plans to bring plant-based salmon alternative to US, Canadian markets.
Uni-One closes $10-million CAD Series A as foodtech startup’s revenue run rate surpasses $100 million
Vancouver startup claims $60-million post-money valuation, plans to launch in the US later this year.
BC chopstick recycling startup ChopValue picks up additional $4 million CAD
ChopValue recently launched a parent brand to bring its micro-manufacturing model to new resources.
Viggle AI closes $26-million CAD Series A to expand AI-powered video generator
Toronto startup behind viral Lil Yachty walkout meme fuels up to build on its growth.
Borealis Biosciences emerges from stealth with $202 million CAD from Novartis and Versant
Kidney disease treatment company looks to build on work of Chinook Therapeutics, acquired by Novartis last year.
Humi co-founder’s nuclear power venture closes $27-million USD Series A
Aalo Atomics, led by Matt Loszak, wants to reduce the cost of nuclear energy.
Sonder inks Marriott licensing deal, secures additional liquidity amid continued challenges
Canadian-founded short-term rental firm expects to benefit from Marriott’s distribution.
Knox Custody founders close $1.8 million CAD to launch borderless Bitcoin payments with Tmrw
Maple VC-backed, Canadian-founded startup is targeting the Caribbean market to start.