Altis Labs raises $25 million USD Series A to expand AI for cancer trials
New funding will help build out a platform designed to detect treatment effects sooner.
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Thri5 raises $5.4 million USD to expand AI platform for retail businesses
The startup, founded by former Loblaw Digital leaders, plans to expand across North America and Europe.
How the future of tech and Canada’s sovereignty are changing Elevate
CEO and co-founder Lisa Zarzeczny shares lessons learned from a near-decade of Elevate.
Robinhood opens new Canadian HQ in Toronto as Canada becomes a “priority” market
Starting with crypto, the US brokerage aims to bring more competition to Canada.
Shopify becomes OpenAI’s first e-commerce partner with ChatGPT Ads integration
Integration allows merchants to sync storefronts and advertise directly inside ChatGPT in the US.
Cohere and OpenText partner on Canadian agentic AI stack for enterprises
At ALL IN, Cohere VP says the two companies are targeting a similar customer base.
Orbits secures $2 million USD to manage home logistics with AI
A16z Speedrun, N49P, Garage back Orbits’ consumer launch of AI household assistant.
Amplify Capital prepares to place more early-stage bets with $60-million third impact fund
Ten-year-old VC firm will back up to 30 companies, with a focus on climate, health, and work tech.
Wise launches chequing account for Canadians
Launch is the latest in European FinTech’s growing rollout of products and services in Canada.
TextNow celebrates $1-billion revenue milestone with public art in Waterloo
Founded in 2009, TextNow’s service is now used by over 10 million people across the US.
Portage closes fourth FinTech VC fund at $600 million USD
Portage is the FinTech investment arm of Power Corporation-owned Sagard.
Cohere reaches terms with German peer Aleph Alpha to take on AI giants
Combined company will retain the Cohere name and become dual-headquartered in Toronto and Berlin.
Canada Rocket Company wants to build a sovereign alternative to SpaceX’s Falcon 9
CRC hopes to keep it simple as it races to space on the tailwinds of Canada’s renewed interest in the stars.
“Canada is back”: tech makes its pitch to global investors at CVCA growth forum
GPs and LPs clock “genuine excitement” about Canadian tech from foreign peers close to PM’s summit.
BDC outlines how it will deploy $1 billion from its Defence Platform into funds and startups
Crown corporation increased direct defence investment capacity and pledged more to defence-focused fund-of-funds.