Bonsai closes $21 million to scale embedded commerce solution for publishers like BuzzFeed, Vox
CEO says focus on net-new GMV sets Bonsai apart from competition in the checkout field.
Funding
With new funding, Athennian hopes to follow in Clio’s unicorn footsteps
The legaltech startup’s backers include Clio’s CEO.
TransPod awaits government consent to secure $688.2 million CAD for proposed high-speed line between Edmonton and Calgary
If Alberta government fails to commit, TransPod’s CEO said he’ll move the project elsewhere.
Uber Eats alum, Top Chef finalist secure backing for Spatula Foods to serve Canadians flash-frozen gourmet meals
HelloFresh, Goodfood alum backed the pre-seed round.
MaxSold raises $16.1 million to expand online auctioning platform
An uptick in decluttering during the pandemic proved beneficial for MaxSold.
RoofBundle secures $500,000, support from construction players to fuel launch of roofing software solution
Construction vet David Peters has set out to help other contractors run their businesses.
CarbiCrete secures $15 million CAD to scale carbon removal tech
CarbiCrete cements plans to expand clean concrete tech beyond Canada.
Live shopping marketplace ShopThing secures $10 million Series A round
ShopThing lets you shop for things via someone else’s live stream.
IntelliCulture closes $1.7 million Emmertech-led seed round to scale farm management platform
With beachhead in wineries, IntelliCulture wants cherries, apples, and tree nuts, too.
Canadian Armed Forces veteran, Shopify co-founder team up for $50 million military tech fund
Kensington Capital Partners has committed $10 million as the anchor investor.
FinTech startup Reach secures $30 million in equity and debt
The deal marks Reach’s first outside capital.
Bootstrapped since 2008, Helcim raises $16 million for Stripe-style payment solution
Pivot in 2020 turned reseller into fast-growing payments FinTech.
MinuteBox scores $5 million CAD to accelerate growth of its legaltech solution
Lawyer-led MinuteBox helps law firms manage their operations.
Platform Innovation Centre in Calgary receives $2 million from the Government of Canada
The long-awaited innovation hub is set to officially open its doors in 2022.
Microsoft leads MedMe’s $3.4 million CAD seed round to help pharmacies expand beyond retail
Microsoft’s VC arm buys into MedMe’s vision to turn pharmacies into community health hubs.