QueerTech launches hybrid conference for 2SLGBTQS+ tech
byNamed QT Qonference, the event will take place from November 10 to 11.
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Three big takeaways from BFUTR 2022
byCreating opportunities for Black talent is still a disruptive idea in tech.
How has the tech downturn affected founder mental health?
byNervous founders. Nervous investors. Nervous… everyone.
How TD is working to open-source equity education
bySamantha Estoesta shares how to bring an “equity lens” to research and product development.
Is Real Ventures done? Is BDC just getting started?
byBig #CDNtech news leads to bigger questions.
Indigenous venture firm Raven Capital eyes US market as it secures $46 million for second fund
byFund II LPs include BDC Capital, Telus Pollinator Fund for Good, Vancity, Bank of America.
The51 appoints former AltaML, CDL manager Danielle Gifford as director for Movement51
byWith Danielle Gifford at the helm, Movement51 plans for its next growth phase across Canada.
Essential Accessibility merges with Level Access to combine accessibility solutions
byThe combined firm will be based in the US, retaining offices in Toronto and Argentina.
Benevity’s platform surpasses $10 billion in donations, brings on 124 clients
byAmong Benevity’s new clients include Mondelēz International, LegalZoom.
Moozoom raises $5 million to improve youth mental health with socio-emotional learning videos
byAmplify Capital, Telus Pollinator-backed Moozoom eyes US expansion.
Amid recent wave of Canadian tech layoffs, Communitech brings The Help List back
byThe list aims to connect displaced tech talent with new job opportunities.
Scale Without Borders wants to bring Canada’s immigrant tech community together in November summit
byLast year’s summit spanned three days and saw 1,000 registrants.
Spring Activator launches Women-led Impact Investor Challenge with Telus Pollinator Fund
byThe previous edition of the fund focused on healthcare, naming UVX Inc. as the winner.
From seed to fork: building better food systems through impact investing
bySustainable food is about access and environmental impact.
The Women Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund calls for new projects in order to dole out $40 million
byThe WES Ecosystem Fund has invested $100 million in 52 projects.