Forestry.io closes first seed round in Canada with AngelList Syndicate
Charlottetown-based Forestry.io announced the close of a $744,000 ($560,000 USD) seed round. With this funding, Forestry.io…
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#smallrooms Podcast: Matt Roberts of ScaleUP Ventures on early-stage investing
Rob Kenedi goes for a coffee with Matthew Roberts, partner at ScaleUP Ventures. Roberts explains ScaleUP’s value proposition…
Today in funding ($16.4M): Agrisoma, Novarc
This week, startups all across Canada got a boost with rounds of funding. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from…
Federal panel calls for $1.3 billion in new funding for science research, system overhaul
A federal science panel is asking for $1.3 billion to be put into the research system, after completing its study of finding…
Toronto-based Modiface investing $4 million in university programs fostering AR and AI talent
As the federal government doubles down on AI in Canada, Toronto-based Modiface is hoping to support the Toronto ecosystem with…
Today in funding: JobBliss, Casalova, Anomera
This week, startups all across Canada got a boost with rounds of funding. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from…
Sharethebus rebrands to Bus.com, raises $6.5 million Series A
Montreal-based Sharethebus has rebranded to Bus.com on the heels of a $6.5 million Series A round. The round is led by Jackson…
With $6.7 million seed round, Platterz wants to dominate corporate catering space with automation focus
Toronto-based Platterz knows they’re working in a crowded marketplace; whether you’re looking to skip a lineup before ordering…
The Vinetta Project’s Toronto Venture Challenge offering $15,000 top prize to one female founder
This year, The Vinetta Project will offer $15,000 to one woman founder for its new pitching challenge at Vinetta Showcase events…
Inocucor raises $38.8 million Series B to invest in R&D, US expansion
Montreal-based Inocucor, a company producing sustainable biological crop products, has just closed a $38.8 million Series B…
Therapia raises $750,000 seed round for on-demand physiotherapy platform
Toronto-based Therapia, which provides a platform for physiotherapy on demand, has raised a $750,000 seed round. Therapia plans…
AI-focused Institute will be supported by over $150 million from gov’t, big five banks
According to a report from The Toronto Star, a new institute is launching in Toronto with the goal of commercializing AI research.…
AngelList Syndicates now available to startups and investors across Canada
Last October, BetaKit reported on the long-awaited arrival of AngelList Syndicates to Canada, albeit in limited form, following…
Here’s a list of Female Founders Hardware Cup semi-finalists competing for $50,000
IDEABOOST and We Are Wearables have announced the six founders who will go on to pitch at the Female Founders Hardware Cup…
Urthecast closes $19.6 million offering of common shares
Vancouver-based Urthecast has raised $19.6 million through a previously-announced bought deal public offering of 13,033,341…