Bobbie Racette on how the trifecta of being a queer, Indigenous woman helped her create an inclusive, successful platform
Virtual Gurus founder also shares her plans for a Series B raise.
Impact
Four women-led startups receive a combined $135,000 at Uniting the Prairies 2024
A few non-Prairies companies were recognized at the Elevate Women+ finale at Uniting the Prairie.
Diversio acquires CCDI Consulting to expand its workplace-inclusion services
Diversio now offers consulting services and hundreds of training courses.
Xatoms is planning a quantum leap to clean the world’s water
R&D-stage startup is using AI and quantum chemistry to purify the world’s most precious resource.
The Growcer raises $3 million Series A backed by former Farm Boy Co-CEO Jeff York
Growcer develops vertical farms in modular containers to help combat food insecurity in challenging climates.
QueerTech report finds change is lagging for 2SLGBTQIA+ tech workers in Canada
Fewer than 40 percent of respondents feel that 2SLGBTQIA+ employees are “consistently treated with respect.”
What’s in #Budget2024 for Canadian tech?
All eyes in Canadian tech are on AI, open banking, cleantech, and… taxes?
CDPQ’S $250-million Equity 25³ Fund is done after only four investments
Diversity-focused fund’s architect left in December to launch his own $150-million fund.
#Tech+Biz4SickKids launches with new name, lineup of Canadian tech ambassadors
Campaign aims to drive support from Canadian tech to support SickKids.
CVCA spotlights women leaders across Canadian venture capital, private equity
Investors from Brightspark and Yaletown lauded for excellence in Canadian VC.
Lack of inclusion, unclear parental leave still hamper retention of women in Canadian VC
Junior ranks of VC remain more diverse than senior levels, survey finds.
RBCx launches second edition of mentorship program for women in tech
The previously all-women mentorship roster now includes men.
QueerTech acquires accelerator Gradient Spaces to support more 2SLGBTQ+ tech workers
According to QueerTech, less than one percent of venture capital deals go to Queer entrepreneurs.
BEKH, Volta and Tribe launch new initiatives to support Black Canadian founders
Both initiatives look to address the unique, systemic barriers facing Black entrepreneurs.
York Region commits $1 million to support international, women entrepreneurs
Project JumpSTART aims to create a soft landing for tech entrepreneurs in the York Region.