“The world’s biggest problems are not going to be solved with software”: HardTech talks semiconductors and AI
VentureLab’s HardTech event discusses the state of Canadian deep tech, re-shoring, and the investment landscape.
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Kraken Robotics raises $51.75 million CAD through bought deal public offering
Toronto-based investment bank Cormark Securities served as lead underwriter of the offering.
New funding for Kepler and Wyvern headline busy month in Canadian space tech
Wyvern and Kepler secure funding, Mission Control inks big partnership, and Volta Space preps for launch.
Untether AI, Tenstorrent headline ventureLAB’s 2024 HardTech Summit
HardTech Summit takes place November 6 and 7 at the Toronto Marriott Markham.
Feds announce $4 million for Atlantic Canada tech startups through ACOA
Eight of the 10 startups are Nova Scotia-based, including Milk Moovement and UpBeing.
Rivercity Innovations freshens up with $2 million CAD to further expand cold chain monitoring around the world
Round marks first major investment by StepChange, a growth capital firm targeting Western Canada.
Iris Booth appoints Shopify director Brandon Ghaeli as CEO
Ghaeli to replace founder Sue Siri following recent acquisition.
Pangaea Ventures closes $115-million CAD impact fund to back sustainability-focused hardtech solutions
Half of Pangaea’s fifth and largest fund has been allocated to date.
Mosaic to scale homegrown 3D printing infrastructure with $28 million CAD of equity growth funding
CEO says recent nearshoring push has been a boon for the 3D printing manufacturer.
Federal government’s massive $2 billion CAD loan to Telesat sparks Elon Musk debate between ministers
Elon Musk claims Starlink can provide similar internet services at half the cost. Minister Champagne disagrees.
Pablo Srugo wanted to be “insanely rich.” It killed his startup.
Now a VC, Gymtrack’s one-time COO cautions founders against becoming their own worst hypebeast.
Disaster restoration startup Kahi looks to solve “adversarial relationship” between insurance companies and subcontractors with IoT
Spun out of a subcontracting company, Kahi raised $2.3 million CAD led by BDC Capital Seed Venture Fund.
“Gordon Ramsay doesn’t want to flip burgers”: Rundle acquires photography startup Iris Booth as founder prepares to step back
Halifax startup mass produces headshots for large orgs with its self-service photo booths.
Recon Instruments’ co-founder wants to advance autonomous driving systems with latest venture Matt3r
Hamid Abdollahi believes his startup has found the “k3y” to develop safer autonomous vehicles.
Two new contracts take off as SBQuantum looks to send its tech to space
Startup is launching projects with the Canadian and European space agencies.