Top Hat’s Maggie Leen appointed CEO two months after Joe Rohrlich’s quiet departure
EdTech firm has also tapped Larry Indovina for the new role of COO.
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WonderFi to acquire Australian crypto trading licence as “solid foundation” for international expansion
After buying up several regulated Canadian crypto exchanges, WonderFi eyes down under for growth.
Google Canada provides $2.7 million in research grants to major Canadian AI institutes CIFAR, Amii, CEIMIA
The funding is aimed at supporting research into sustainability and responsible AI development.
These three FinTech companies are hiring in Canada
Float, Moneris, PayPal Canada are tapping into the country’s wealth of talent.
DarwinAI acquired by Apple amid Big Tech arms race
Kitchener-Waterloo startup’s customers have included Lockheed Martin.
TrueContext to be acquired by Battery Ventures in latest Canadian go-private deal
The acquisition values the workflow platform at approximately $150 million.
Biotech startup Noa Therapeutics raises $2.2 million in pre-seed funding
Pre-clinical startup discovers drugs that treat inflammatory diseases.
#Tech+Biz4SickKids launches with new name, lineup of Canadian tech ambassadors
Campaign aims to drive support from Canadian tech to support SickKids.
Yamaha Motors leads Joyride’s $7-million CAD Series A as startup sets sights on enterprises and OEMs
Joyride partnered with EV manufacturer GEM in October.
Minerva thinks it can stop the flow of dirty money faster with AI
Following Equifax partnership, anti-money laundering platform targets major FIs.
Intellectual Property Ontario finds permanent CEO in Dan Herman
Herman previously led ISED as executive director of innovation policy.
Ziing acquires Metroland Parcel Services from TorStar
Ziing looks to expand its Canadian delivery network with second acquisition this year.
Three Canadian startups earn spots in Google’s latest Women Founders accelerator cohort
MedReddie, SkyAcres, and Nimble Science represent Canada in the class of 2024.
McMaster University partners with Celesta Capital to support Canadian deep tech startups
Celesta will help McMaster-affiliated entrepreneurs commercialize their innovations.
Canadian tech leaders back new venture studio Simple Ventures
Wealthsimple, Shopify, Ada, Knix execs part of contingent backing studio run by CEO Rachel Zimmer.