Retinad co-founder Samuel F. Poirier is the first French Canadian to be named a Thiel Fellow
Montreal-based Retinad co-founder Samuel F. Poirier is the first French Canadian to be named a Thiel Fellow. Retinad is an…
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InnoBahn winners show Montreal startups solving problems for big business
In April, The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal announced the launch of InnoBahn, a series of events encouraging startups…
Montreal-based AdGear acquired by Samsung Electronics
Montreal-based AdGear, a digital advertising tech company, has been acquired by Samsung Electronics. “AdGear will operate…
Montreal-based VR film studio Felix & Paul raises $6.8 million Series A
While American tech companies are embracing virtual reality as the platform of the future, local businesses are making strides…
Startup Canada Podcast: Phil Telio on being a founder building bridges
As a university student, Startupfest founder Phil Telio studied civil engineering and learned how to build bridges and buildings.…
City of Montreal announces $100 million fund for smart city startups
Montreal mayor Denis Coderre and Martin Coiteux, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy and Minister responsible…
Startup Train returns to connect like-minded “startup junkies” on the way to Startupfest
For the fifth year in a row, Startup Train is inviting startups, investors, and advisors to join its reserved first class train…
Montreal-based Netlift raises $1.3 million to expand carpooling app beyond Quebec
Montreal-based Netlift, a startup that’s developed an app that encourages multi-modal transportation, has raised $1.3…
Vanhawks reportedly lays off entire staff after running out of money
Montreal-based Vanhawks, the company behind the Valour connected carbon fibre bicycle, has laid off its entire staff. Techvibes…
Montreal-based Inocucor raises $6 million in extended Series A
Montreal-based Inocucor, which develops sustainable microbial crop accelerators, announced the closing of its Series A round…
TandemLaunch announces initial closing of $12 million for its third fund
Montreal-based TandemLaunch, a seed investor and incubator focused on fostering early stage startups, announced the first closing…
Montreal-based AmpMe raises $10 million CAD from Relay Ventures, OMERS Ventures
Montreal-based AmpMe, an app that allows users to play music in perfect sync across multiple devices simultaneously, today…
Nominations open for Startup Canada Awards recognizing Canadian entrepreneurship
Startup Canada has opened nominations for its third annual Startup Canada Awards 2016, which recognizes companies driving impact…
Frank + Oak relaunches platform to stay ahead of next generation of retail
Since its founding in 2012, Frank + Oak has worked on differentiating itself as a men’s fashion brand ahead of the curve…
Win a spot on a private jet with 500 Startups’ Dave McClure, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
Startupfest isn’t just looking to host an event featuring tech heavyweight speakers Re/code executive editor Kara Swisher…