CannabisFest explores how entrepreneurs can prepare for legalization
During Startupfest’s CannabisFest, cannabis entrepreneurs joined industry specialists and investors in Montreal on Tuesday…
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Chronogolf raises $2 million to offer golf courses inventory management, payment solutions
Montreal-based Chronogolf, which develops cloud-based software solutions for golf courses, has announced a $2 million funding…
Equifax and Thinking Capital launch payments platform for small businesses and suppliers
Equifax and Thinking Capital have partnered to launch BillMarket, a payment platform aimed at helping Canadian small businesses…
National Bank launches mobile POS powered by Montreal FinTech Mobeewave
National Bank has launched Easy Pay, a mobile point-of-sale solution for the bank’s small and medium-sized business clients…
Flinks closes $1.75 million from National Bank, Luge Capital
Montreal-based FinTech Flinks has raised a $1.75 million in a seed round as it looks to expand its product platform. The funding…
Today in AI: mnubo opens Tokyo office, DeepLearni.ng rebrands to Dessa
This week, two Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features to make strides in AI. Here’s the latest…
Shopify acquires Return Magic to help retailers automate refunds
Shopify has announced that it has acquired Return Magic, which builds item return software for 2,500 Shopify merchants. Return…
Can’t make the Startup Train to Startupfest? Try the Cannabus instead
For those who can’t make the Startup Train from for Startupfest, Toronto-based cannabis entrepreneurs are in luck: Startupfest…
Finance Montréal launching FinTech hub for startups
Finance Montréal has announced the creation of the Montréal FinTech Station, with support from the Government of Quebec.…
POTLOC raises $2.5 million to help retailers predict the success of new locations
Montreal-based POTLOC has raised a $2.5 million seed extension round for its consumer insights platform targeting real estate…
Polystyvert raises $11 million to recycle polystyrene with a low carbon footprint
Montreal-based Polystyvert, which has developed a low-carbon-footprint process to recycle polystyrene, has closed a $11 million…
Centech and Starburst launch Montreal accelerator for aerospace entrepreneurs
Montreal-based incubator Centech and the Starburst aeronautics accelerator have announced the launched of a Montreal-based…
Breather raises $60 million in equity financing
Short-term space rental company Breather has raised $60 million in equity financing in a round including la Caisse de dépôt…
Real Ventures wins CVCA’s Deal of the Year award
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has announced the winners of its annual Deal of the Year…
Luge Capital closes $75 million to invest in financial services startups
Luge Capital, a VC firm with offices in Montreal and Toronto, has closed $75 million to begin operations for its fund. The…