Ferme d’Hiver raises $46 million CAD to replace 10 percent of Canada’s strawberry imports
Ferme d’Hiver aims to juice Canada’s domestic strawberry supply.
Funding
Shabodi closes $14 million CAD Series A to simplify 5G for developers
Shabodi aims to be to 5G what Stripe is to payment integrations.
Nesto raises $80 million CAD in Series C financing
The round was led by Power company IGM Financial.
Innovobot holds initial close of targeted $40 million fund to invest in “deep tech for good”
The fund has secured $14 million from entrepreneurs and family offices.
InBC announces first three venture fund investments: Evok Innovations, Raven Capital, Yaletown Partners
InBC backs trio of VC funds focused on climate change, reconciliation, and innovation.
Plooto closes $27 million CAD Series B to help SMBs manage cash flow
Plooto plans to double down on product-led growth strategy.
IBM to hire 250 in New Brunswick for new Client Innovation Centre
This week, IBM also awarded $35,000 USD to two Montréal-based startups.
Movement51, CIWA secure $861,980 from PrairiesCan to support women entrepreneurs, investors
The funding is expected to help increase women-owned and led businesses in the Prairies.
Perceiv AI raises $1.5 million to better predict the progression of diseases
Startup’s platform initially focused on improving outcomes for Alzheimer’s patients.
Commerce startup Elastic Path secures additional $30 million from existing investors
The Vancouver company claims leadership in the composable commerce movement.
MedTeq, Age-Well receive $47 million from SIF to deliver tech meant to help seniors, caregivers
The funding supports projects focused on seniors’ autonomy, healthy lifestyle.
CommerceBear raises $10.5 million USD to modernize outdated furniture e-commerce market
CommerceBear wants to create easy access to channels like Wayfair.
Goloot announces $4 million to improve online advertising for D2C merchants
Backed by former Paysafe leaders, Goloot has amassed a list of customers that includes Lancôme, Keurig, and SSENSE.
MineSense Technologies raises $42 million in JP Morgan-led Series E round
The Vancouver startup wants to expand the capabilities of its digital mining solutions beyond copper.
GoBolt closes $75 million Series C round to double down on EVs, North American expansion
GoBolt spent the last year building a fleet of EVs from suppliers like Ford, Lion Six.