Building with AI is now the “price of admission” for software startups, Inovia report says
AI-native startups ate up 40 percent of software deal value in Canada in 2025.
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“Meditate and stay calm”: Hopper, Lightspeed CEOs on how to survive as a founder
Frederic Lalonde and Dax Dasilva unpack “rollercoaster” journeys at North Star event.
Ionodes’ new body camera tech sees demand from surprising source: retailers
Québec security tech firm says retailers are increasingly turning to body cameras to reduce theft.
Montréal industrial AI scaleup Vention raises $110-million USD Series D
Company says it crossed $100-million CAD annual run rate as it looks to expand in Europe.
Billdr relaunches with $4.4 million CAD to build “operating system” for construction
Former home renovation marketplace looks to execute on new vertical SaaS blueprint.
Deck co-founders call non-compete lawsuit from former employer National Bank “frivolous”
Defendants deny claims that they’ve built a competing FinTech business.
Mila and Inovia launch venture fund to turn AI research “diamonds” into startups
National platform targets $100-million USD fund with plans to back 55 companies.
Teamworks, the “operating system for sports,” buys hockey analytics platform Sportlogiq
Sportlogiq says its platform is used by 97 percent of NHL teams, and serves more than 220 clients worldwide.
Goodfood sees “pressure” in meal kit market as it posts 21-percent drop in sales
Despite $2.6 million net loss, Goodfood exec claims Q1 represents “a clear step in stabilizing the business.”
Mila researchers target “AI psychosis” amid concerns about chatbots’ mental health impact
Research hub’s AI Safety Studio looks to limit chatbot outputs that feed users’ delusions.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency reinstates Goodfood’s safe food licence
Meal kit service’s Montréal facility back in operation following nine-day suspension.
Ssense founders’ bid to buy back company successful, pending approvals
Deal for control of embattled luxury retail platform expected to close before Feb. 13.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency suspends Goodfood’s safe food licence
Suspension follows months of executive turnover at meal-delivery company.
Amiral Ventures holds $40-million first close to address “lack of leadership” in Canadian VC
Montréal firm backed by Québec government, Desjardins Capital, and nearly 50 individual LPs.
Canadian payments companies’ “sugar high” ended in 2022. VCs say a new spike is coming
Payments startup creation dropped by 44 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to Luge Capital report.