Report: Canadian tech sector responsible for 7.1 percent of country’s economic output
According to a report from the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship (BII+E) at Ryerson University, the tech…
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CanCon Podcast Ep. 25: Startup Summer Camp
This week we take the Startup Train to Montréal for Startupfest. We connect with the Montréal startup community, discuss…
As 500 Canada team grows nationally, focus is on fueling next generation of entrepreneurs
Sanjay Singhal’s start as the head of 500 Canada — 500 Startups’ $30 million fund dedicated to Canadian startups —…
Report names Toronto and Montreal among top 10 global cities for tech
In a report from analysts at U.S.-based Expert Market, Toronto and Montreal are among the top ten tech hubs to live and work.…
Report: Top Canadian VC deals amount to $446 million in Q2
According to PE Hub Canada, which provides regular updates on the funding environment in Canada, Q2’s top Canadian VC…
FounderFuel hosting Spring 2016 cohort Demo Day
On July 12, Montreal-based FounderFuel accelerator is bringing together founders and investors from Silicon Valley, Montreal,…
Montreal-based Polystyvert raises $4.9 million from Cycle Capital, Anges Québec members
Polystyvert, a polystyrene recycling company, announced that it’s closed $4.9 million in financing. The round included…
Startupfest doubles pitch prize money to $200,000
Somehow, summer has progressed to the point where Startupfest – Canada’s premiere startup event, and essentially summer…
Montreal-based Busbud announces partnership with French travel company Voyages-sncf.com
Montreal-based Busbud, which allows users to search and compare bus tickets from companies across 10,000 cities, has announced…
Frank + Oak launching womenswear line in fall 2016
Frank + Oak is officially moving beyond its focus of being the go-to fashion brand for men. The company announced that it’s…
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…
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.…