Volta reveals winners of 2022 Ecosystem Impact Awards
The Awards recognize trailblazers in Atlantic Canada’s startup ecosystem.
Halifax
The Rounds closes $5.1 million CAD Series A from US VC firm Panoramic Ventures
The 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
Bright 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.
Ray 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
Sandpiper sees “huge … and untapped opportunity” to back more women entrepreneurs amid market downturn.
Nova Scotia government consolidates Innovacorp, Nova Scotia Business Inc
Nova Scotia says the changes address issues of overlapping mandates, duplicate operations, outdated legislation.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
The Halifax startup beefs up its cash reserves.
US companies Avanade, Nautical Commerce, Twilio, Dealpath plot Canadian expansions
All 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
The 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
Pressto’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
Graff built digital media company, Kaboose, to over 500 employees.
Space startup Maritime Launch Services goes public on NEO Exchange
As the first space company on the NEO Exchange, Maritime is ready for take off.
Volta opens applications for second Scale AI-supported supply chain program
Scale AI also works with innovation hub MaRS on a supply chain program.
Canadian startups in Y Combinator tie all-time high at Winter 2022 Demo Day
For the second time, 16 Canadian startups participated in a YC cohort.
Curv Health closes $5.1 million to connect employers, insurers with healthcare providers
Round co-led by Build Ventures and healthtech-focused iGan Partners.