PLATO secures additional $2 million from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
PLATO wants to build a network of 1,000 Indigenous software testers across Canada.
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OnlyForward’s newly launched Gov’r app a “modern way” for citizens to engage with politicians
“When I think about how engagement feels, it feels like 2001.”
Meet the biotech startup that received funding from both Garage Capital and Maple Leaf Foods
Evolved Meats claims to have “the meat people want.”
Applications close May 31 for Amii’s AI program for women and gender-diverse people
Women make up only 32 percent of the AI workforce; Amii wants to change that.
Telus backs new social impact fund focused on community safety and wellness in Edmonton
ScaleGood Fund to invest in grads of the Telus Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator.
New report shares stories of the biases women entrepreneurs face raising capital
“He said, ‘well, don’t you just want to go get married and have babies now? Why are you fundraising?’”
Athlete Tech Group aims to demystify tech for Black youth with second Tech Summit Black
After “sparking curiosity” in 2021, second summit wanted to help Black youth build tech skills.
How Canadian tech can help Ukrainians
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Age of Union Alliance donates $14.5 million to BC Parks Foundation
Age of Union is Dax Dasilva’s latest focus after stepping down as Lightspeed CEO.
NACO names Claudette McGowan, Mohamad Fakih among ‘Nation Builders of the Year’
The inaugural award highlights business leaders who are “driving positive change” in Canada.
While some Canadian tech companies move to support Ukrainians, others cut ties with Russia
In addition to support, some startups are following the Canadian government’s lead on sanctioning Russia.
Virtual Gurus closes $8.4 million amid US-driven demand for diversity-focused virtual assistants
CEO Bobbie Racette one of the first Indigenous women in #CDNtech to close a Series A round.
Phoenix Fire launches angel fund focused on women entrepreneurs
“We need to make sure that everybody has a seat at the table.”
UofT spinout Halt AI launches tool to measure brands’ diversity across social media
Halt AI’s co-founders previously worked at AR beauty tech firm ModiFace.
A year after launch, Backbone Angels is closing gaps felt by underrepresented founders
Backbone’s portfolio is 72 percent first-time founders and 56 percent women of colour.