Storytime Capital holds $14-million first close of Fund II to back more startups modernizing work
Early-stage Toronto VC firm also appoints Lauren Epstein as partner.
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$100-million credit facility from La Caisse helps AppDirect make second energy brokerage acquisition this year
Canadian-founded software firm buys Québec-based DNE Resources following purchase of Broker Online Exchange.
David Dufresne joins AQC Capital, Nick Chen makes partner at Golden Ventures
Dufresne and CMD Capital co-founder Matt Roberts move elsewhere in Canadian VC after halting fundraising.
Europe is rising on the radar of Canadian tech
With early movers like Vena showing the way, Canadian tech is warming to Europe’s vast and varied opportunities.
With $3-million pre-seed round, Xatoms launches pilot projects to purify water with quantum chemistry
Toronto-based startup hopes to become leading AI platform for photocatalyst discovery.
FCAC commissioner shares update on Canada’s open banking future, but makes no timeline commitments
Agency is developing consumer awareness strategy, accreditation process, regulator tells Open Banking Expo.
US private equity firm Vista ups stake in Assent at reported $1.3-billion USD valuation
Company spokesperson denied that Assent had been acquired, but declined to break down post-deal ownership structure.
New School Foods to expand beyond plant-based salmon to other meat alternatives
The Toronto startup has opened its doors for a tour of its food tech and launched a new parent company.
June Health launches menopause platform nationally to connect women with healthcare through employer plans
Digital health platform aims to streamline access to menopause symptom treatment.
Toronto-Waterloo, Vancouver, Ottawa drop in Startup Genome’s 2025 global ecosystem rankings as Montréal, Calgary hold steady
Report finds some Canadian startup hubs have lost ground amid trade tensions and wobbly VC market.
Cohere bringing AI into public sector through partnerships with Canadian, UK governments
AI startup says it will heed Prime Minister’s call to make government “more productive and efficient.”
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Wealthsimple picks a fight it believes it can win
Plus: AI minister says Bill C-27 is “not gone.”
Nicoya acquires UK’s Applied Photophysics to expand its drug development capabilities and global reach
The deal triples Nicoya’s customer base to nearly 3,000 and gives it a new European hub.
Shopify collaborates with Coinbase and Stripe to support USDC stablecoin payments
Feature roll out allows merchants to accept USDC and convert to their local currency.