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.
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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.
VueReal secures $58.4-million CAD Series C to boost its semiconductor production
Existing backers double down on Kitchener-Waterloo microprinting tech startup.
OneVest closes $29-million CAD Series B led by Salesforce Ventures to fuel US expansion
FinTech startup aims to hire 100 employees over the next year.
Why Canadian commerce startups are building “live shopping” into their marketing plans
Connie Lo of Three Ships sold $20,000 in beauty products in the company’s first hour live.
Federal, Ontario governments contribute to Linamar’s $1-billion EV manufacturing investment
ISED commits up to $169.4 million through Strategic Innovation Fund as Trump tariffs loom.
Intuit is focused on letting the builders build
Greg Coulombe is hiring the next generation of technologists.