Northleaf Capital Partners completes final close of $285-million CAD growth equity fund
The technology and healthcare-focused fund surpassed its $269-million CAD target.
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Ted Livingston’s new micropayments startup Code closes $6.5 million in seed financing
Kik founder’s new venture wants to help creators monetize their work for as little as five cents.
Blockchain startup Hivello raises $3.3 million CAD in pre-seed funding
Hivello wants to democratize access to Web3 projects.
Wealthsimple surpasses combined $200 million for venture, private credit, equity funds
The FinTech firm’s trio of alternative investment funds have seen demand from retail investors.
Q4 Inc. delists from TSX as Sumeru Equity Partners buyout closes
Just over two years after TSX IPO, Q4 Inc. becomes the latest Canadian tech company to go private.
Toronto software companies Top Hat, Loopio, Wattpad make layoffs
Trio downsizes for second time in past year as tech cuts continue into 2024.
In banking licence pursuit, Koho is chasing a “seat at the table” and real competition
Former Tangerine CEO Peter Aceto tapped to lead Koho Bank.
After years of providing free accounting and invoicing software, Wave rolls out paid model
CSO says new tiered, subscription-based pricing gives Wave a “sustainable way to grow.”
Femtech Canada officially launches network to support women’s health innovation
Network includes over 120 companies, industry partners, investors, accelerators.
CBIV surpasses $135 million CAD in final close to back women, children-focused healthtech startups
With Fund I, Toronto’s CBIV targets both market returns and impact.
Climate tech VC ArcTern Ventures closes $450-million CAD Fund III from large institutions
ArcTern’s LPs include TD, CPPIB, Allianz, OPTrust, Church Pension Group, and Credit Suisse.
Visa Canada, Plug and Play team up to support Canadian FinTech startups
With new partnership, US payments giant and investor build on existing relationship.
GrowerIQ acquires cannabis tech competitor Ample Organics from US-based Akerna
Deal returns Ample to Canadian ownership over three years after it was bought by Akerna.
Top Hat CEO Joe Rohrlich and CRO Matt Schurk depart EdTech company
Departures come five months after the firm reduced its workforce by 42 employees.
Alida appoints Efrem Ainsley CEO as software firm targets “long-term sustainability”
Ross Wainwright departs after four years with the company formerly called Vision Critical.