Atlantic Canada healthtech firms NovaResp, SiftMed, The Rounds secure funding
byRounds for all companies were led by or had participation from Atlantic Canada-based VCs.
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Milk Moovement countersues US competitor Dairy LLC, alleges monopoly abuse over dairy intelligence industry
byRelationship soured last year when Milk Moovement allegedly spilled Dairy’s “trade secrets.”
ReelData raises $10.6 million CAD using AI to monitor fish populations
byHalifax startup reels in cash to help farmers monitor fish populations with accuracy.
Volta drops interim label, officially appoints Matt Cooper as CEO
byCooper replaced outgoing leader Martha Casey in May.
Volta reveals winners of 2022 Ecosystem Impact Awards
byThe Awards recognize trailblazers in Atlantic Canada’s startup ecosystem.
The Rounds closes $5.1 million CAD Series A from US VC firm Panoramic Ventures
byThe Halifax healthtech startup provides an online collaborative network for healthcare professionals.
Bright secures $1.45 million from Atlantic Canadian investors to bolster its “wellness-at-work” platform
byBright was initially named Cribcut and provided at-office haircuts and beauty services.
Innovacorp venture fund manager Andrew Ray leaves org following announced merger with Nova Scotia Business Inc.
byRay oversaw Innovacorp’s VC activities, served on LeadSift, Swarmio, Proposify boards.
Sandpiper Ventures closes $20 million first fund focused on early-stage, women-led tech startups
bySandpiper sees “huge … and untapped opportunity” to back more women entrepreneurs amid market downturn.
Nova Scotia government consolidates Innovacorp, Nova Scotia Business Inc
byNova Scotia says the changes address issues of overlapping mandates, duplicate operations, outdated legislation.
Milk Moovement bags $26 million CAD to bolster dairy supply chain software
byThe Halifax startup beefs up its cash reserves.
US companies Avanade, Nautical Commerce, Twilio, Dealpath plot Canadian expansions
byAll four plan to conduct a hiring spree amid a growing number of global tech layoffs.
Dependbuild, Easy Platter, PragmaClin Research win collective $75,000 from Volta pitch contest
byThe three startups represent Volta’a 10th cohort for its mentorship program.
Pressto secures $1.5 million in pre-seed round to foster healthy relationship between students and media
byPressto’s platform aims to make it easy for kids to make zines of their own.
Celtic House venture partner Jonathan Graff joins LifeRaft Inc. as CEO
byGraff built digital media company, Kaboose, to over 500 employees.