KPMG report: Toronto ranks among the fastest-growing global technology innovation hubs
According to KPMG’s Global Innovation Report, Toronto is set up to be one of the world’s leading technology innovation…
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SemaThera raises $2 million to develop solution for diabetic macular edema
Montreal-based SemaThera has raised $2.6 million. The funding was raised from Japan-based Senju Pharmaceutical and AmorChem…
Founder Institute Montreal and OVH Launch Pad hosting Demo Day with $5,000 prize
The Founder Institute in Montreal is partnering with OVH Launch Pad — the startup program of cloud computing company OVH…
Smart city-focused InnoCité MTL merging with Centech incubator
InnoCité MTL, an accelerator focused on smart city startups, is merging with the Centech incubator. Launched in 1996 by the…
Techstars and Real Ventures launch AI accelerator in Montreal
Over a year after launching its first Canadian accelerator in Toronto, Techstars announced that it is launching a Montreal-based…
Purpose Financial acquires Thinking Capital for reported $200 million
Montreal-based Thinking Capital, which provides capital to small businesses, has been acquired by Purpose Financial. According…
Ecofuel announces five startups selected for spring 2018 cohort
Montreal-based Ecofuel, an accelerator for cleantech companies, has announced the five companies accepted into its spring 2018…
Ex-500 Canada partners close $25 million for new Panache Ventures fund
Four former members of the 500 Canada team have closed an initial $25 million for Panache Ventures, an early-stage venture…
Canadian startup funding in 2017: A city-by-city ecosystem review
In January, PwC Canada and CB Insights released the MoneyTree report analyzing Canadian VC activity for Q4 and all of 2017.…
iNovia launches Empower Initiative to support founders from underrepresented groups in tech
To help early-stage founders get support and resources, iNovia has launched the Empower initiative, an office hours program…
Borealis AI launches graduate fellowship program to create more AI talent
RBC’s AI lab Borealis AI has launched a graduate fellowship program with the goal of building more AI talent in Canada.…
Today in AI: Toronto-based DeepLearni.ng joins Vector Institute, NextAI expands program to Montreal
Several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features to make strides in AI. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
Unsplash raises $6.25 million Series A, will top up with $1 million SimpleTokens
Unsplash has announced a funding round that includes tokens as the company looks to monetize its free stock photo platform.…
Dialogue raises $12 million to push employee healthcare service across Canada
Montreal-based Dialogue has closed $12 million in Series A funding as it looks to fuel its growth. White Star Capital led the…
Today in FinTech: Hardbacon launches iOS app, Payment Source partners with Paytm Canada
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…