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.
Funding
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.
Ex-Google DeepMind leaders bring Reliant AI out of stealth with $15.4-million CAD seed round
Yoshua Bengio-backed startup wants to help biopharma researchers wrangle their data faster.
Social Finance Fund-backed Boann reveals first investments in Canadian impact funds
Portfolio includes Active Impact, BKR, Cycle H2O, InvestEco, Raven, Renewal, Sandpiper, Spring, The51.
Insurtech startup YouSet raises $3.5-million CAD seed round
The startup claims to save users nearly 30 percent on coverage in a process that takes minutes.
MolecuLight closes $11.7 million in Series C financing for market expansion
Startup’s devices use fluorescent light to spot elevated bacteria levels in wounds.
InsurTech platform QuickFacts secures $2 million to continue North American expansion efforts
QuickFacts claimed it tripled its number of active users in the past year.