BDC releases fiscal 2016 results, reveals it made venture capital investments totalling $253.1 million CAD
The Business Development Bank of Canada revealed its fiscal 2016 results, boasting that it delivered its services to a “record…
Montréal
Smooch wants to make conversations with businesses more human
Given the choice, would you rather call a company when you have questions, or simply send them a message? That’s what Montreal-based…
Startup jobs of the week: Nanoleaf, Trew Knowledge, Ranomics, HiMama, AmpMe
Every day, Canada’s best startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board. From early stage…
Cossette Lab accepting applications from tourism-related tech startups across Canada
Cossette Lab, an initiative of the Cossette marketing and communication agency supporting the growth of startups, is accepting…
LANDR marks launch of private sharing tool with contest to get track mixed by MixedByAli
Montreal-based LANDR, which allows artists to manage and create music on one platform, is celebrating their new private sharing…
Startup Canada launches women founders fund with Evolocity Financial Group
In partnership with Montreal-based Evolocity Financial Group, Startup Canada announced the launch of Startup Canada Women Founders…
Taxelco acquires Taxi Diamond, Montreal’s biggest taxi fleet
Taxelco, which was launched by XPND Capital last year, announced that it’s acquired Taxi Diamond, the biggest taxi fleet…
McGill University researchers develop navigation app for Canadians living with vision loss
McGill University researchers have developed an app to guide people living with vision loss as they navigate their daily life.…
#smallrooms Podcast: #Startupfest Part 2: Zoom.AI, Tunestars, Ubios, Tylio
On a second of two-part special summer-binge-listen version of Entrepreneurs in Small Rooms Drinking Coffee, the #smallrooms…
Techstars announces latest companies to join Startup Next Montreal
In a blog post, Techstars announced five new companies joining the third annual Startup Next program in Montreal. Startup Next…
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…
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…