Tech talent-sourcing network VanHack secures $3 million for global expansion
While bootstrapped, VanHack said it grew to over 400,000 members.
Funding
EvenUp raises $50.5 million in Clio-backed round for AI that turns raw files into legal documents for personal injury lawyers
Bessemer led the round with participation from Bain Capital, Behance founder, among others.
Vive Crop Protection adds $11.2 million CAD extension to Series C to improve efficiency of agricultural chemicals
Vive recently made its fungicide available in Canada to help combat potato crop diseases.
Cohere announces $270-million USD Series C from Inovia, Nvidia, Oracle, Salesforce
Led by ex-Google researchers, OpenAI rival Cohere aims to help firms adopt generative AI.
More than $110,000 in investments awarded to startups at Inventures 2023
The Calgary conference wrapped up its fourth in-person event with more than 3,000 attendees.
Soar reveals its Indigenous entrepreneur-focused accelerator’s first cohort
The program is delivered in partnership with Square, BDC, and Futurpreneur.
GSoft secures $125-million CDPQ investment to pursue growth through acquisitions
GSoft’s February acquisition of Quebec City’s Didacte was the company’s first.
Rhino Ventures leads Twig Fertility’s $8 million Series A to improve fertility experience with tech
Twig is developing a proprietary platform to optimize treatment plans and opening more clinics in Canada.
Oamo emerges from stealth with White Star Capital backing to build decentralized data brokerage
Oamo’s team features Kraken, Polygon, Figment, Eventbrite, and Morgan Stanley alumni.
PacifiCan invests over $4 million into Indigenous-led clean energy, tech upskilling projects
First Nations Technology Council, BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative secure funding.
FemTherapeutics raises $2.5 million CAD to address pelvic floor disorders with custom vaginal prosthetics
FemTherapeutics combines AI and 3D printing to design vaginal pessaries specific to each patient.
Over $1 million in cash available for Canadian startups in FinTech, sciences, and more
Startups can now apply for a chance to get funding from Momentum, Innovate BC, and Platform Calgary.
Doormat raises $1.25 million to make real estate legal services easier
Doormat is currently available in Ontario and plans to expand into British Columbia and Alberta.
Platformatic secures $3.5 million, launches tech to simplify back-end development for enterprises
Platformatic is backed by Decibel, Panache, and developer and open-source angels.
PSG makes investment in Hostaway to expand its vacation-rental software amid travel rebound
Sources indicate PSG took majority ownership of Hostaway as part of the deal.