Flexiti closes $80 million mezzanine debt facility
Toronto-based Flexiti Financial has raised an $80 million mezzanine debt facility from Credit Suisse Asset Management. Founded…
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With $4.75 million in funding, thisopenspace team launches retail pop-up brand Uppercase
When thisopenspace launched in January 2016, founder Yashar Nejati hoped to tackle a problem he experienced himself as the…
Kira Systems receives $65 million CAD investment from New York’s Insight Venture Partners
Toronto-based Kira Systems has received a $65 million CAD ($50 million USD) minority investment from New York City-based Insight…
Canadian Export Challenge offering $10,000 to entrepreneurs going global
The deadline is looming for the Canadian Export Challenge, which offers the chance to win $10,000 in cash and $100,000 in other…
Electrobac raises $1 million for smart electronic recycling bin
Montreal-based Electrobac, which develops a smart bin meant to help users recycle electronics, has raised $1 million in seed…
BioNova announces healthtech finalists for $25,000 pitch competition
Eight semi-finalists have been chosen to compete in the BioInnovation Challenge (BIC), BioNova’s regional health and life…
Newton raising conditional $15 million round with DV Trading
Toronto-based Newton, which is building a mobile cryptocurrency platform, has entered into several partnerships to help it…
Eyesover receives $200,000 from NBIF for AI that analyzes public opinion
Eyesover, a Fredericton-based data analytics company, has received $200,000 from the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation. Eyesover…
Alberta government providing $336,000 to program supporting immigrant entrepreneurs
The Alberta government has launched a program aimed at supporting immigrant entrepreneurs in the province. The government is…
Former Blue Jays slugger José Bautista invests in Endy
Former Blue Jays player and six-time MLB All-Star José Bautista is officially an investor in Toronto-based mattress startup…
Sonder closes new round, reveals it’s raised $135 million to date
Montreal-based Sonder has revealed that it’s raised $135 million to date, according to a report from Forbes. Sonder’s…
CVCA report: Later-stage companies received 54 percent of total dollars invested in H1 2018
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has released its report on Canadian venture capital and…
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,…
Spocket raises $1.5 million to power dropshipping for retailers
Like most entrepreneurs, Saba Mohebpour founded his company out of a problem he experienced himself. While trying to open his…
Hex Capital launches $10 million crypto assets fund
Vancouver-based Hex Capital, which invests in early-stage crypto assets and blockchain companies, has launched with a $10 million…