Clutch recovers valuation and eyes growth with $50-million Series D round
Online car seller has gone through “fair share of existential crises,” but is ready to build again, CEO says.
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Shopify’s strong Q4 earnings complicated by Kanye West Nazi T-shirt controversy
The e-commerce firm has removed West’s store for violating its recently modified terms.
Alexi secures $4.5 million in venture debt from TD to develop AI tools for litigators
Debt financing comes eight months after legaltech startup’s $15-million Series A.
Thomson Reuters launches second Corporate Venture Capital Fund with $215 million
TRV continues to target Series A investments in its legal, tax, and accounting focus areas.
Loopio’s Zak Hemraj shares tips for Canadian CEOs leading teams through “crisis after crisis”
CEO says leaders must help their employees stay focused at TechTO.
Clio and Intel add new general managers in Canada as #CDNtech exec shakeups carry into 2025
ThoughtExchange, Verv, and Lorica also started the year by making changes at the top.
San Francisco-based Landbase taps Canadian roots with acquisition of LavaReach
Bootstrapped startup’s co-founders will join the AI-powered go-to-market solutions company.
Wealthsimple launches margin trading feature for eligible users
FinTech company provides resources to help users navigate risks associated with margin investing.
Teachers’ Venture Growth leads round valuing StackAdapt near $2.5-billion USD
Reports indicate round is largely secondary like a previously undisclosed 2022 Summit Partners investment.
MaRS appoints Grace Lee Reynolds as permanent CEO, adds board members
MaRS board member says appointees Helen Angus and Andrew Joyner bring expertise in public-private collaboration.
Waabi inks partnership with investor Volvo to develop and deploy self-driving trucks
CEO says deal gives Waabi next puzzle piece it needs for autonomous trucking at scale.
Startup support networks ventureLAB and The Firehood appoint new leaders
The Firehood gains new executive director while ventureLAB selects head of medtech initiatives.
Ontario to cancel $100-million Starlink contract in response to US tariff threat
Premier Doug Ford announced the province will no longer sign contracts with American companies.
Shopify CEO commits to ‘buy local’ features for Shop app after criticizing Canada’s tariff response
US and Canada first to be featured as Tobi Lütke claims Shopify is “unaffected” by tariffs.
Boardy partners with Diversio in effort to make its AI more inclusive following email backlash
AI “superconnector” that sent unsolicited messages about users’ looks will now undergo inclusivity training.