Startup Open House returns to give an inside look into companies like Shopify, Busbud
For the sixth year in a row, Startup Open House is returning to seven Canadian cities to invite tech enthusiasts inside the offices of…
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A look at the architecture firm designing offices for Shopify, Element AI, and Klipfolio
As much as the startup world has a reputation for being nimble, there’s also a reputation for the interesting workspaces that these startups inhabit….
Shopify hits $245 million in revenue for Q2 2018, but growth is slowing
Shopify released financial results today for Q2 2018, which ended on June 30, 2018. Shopify’s total revenue in the quarter was $245 million (all…
Ottawa-based Snowed In Studios acquired by Keywords Studios
Ottawa-based Snowed In Studios, which provides engineering and co-development services to the video games industry, has been acquired by Keywords Studios. Founded in 2010,…
Shopify’s first physical space opening in Los Angeles
Shopify announced that it will open its first permanent, physical space in Los Angeles. Shopify said that later this year, the ROW DTLA district…
Shopify launches AR Quick Look allowing iOS 12 users to preview products in AR
Shopify announced its plans to make online shopping more interactive this fall with the launch of AR Quick Look. AR Quick Look will allow…
Desk Nibbles raises $362,500 to bring office snack platform to the US
Ottawa-based Desk Nibbles, which helps offices order personalized snacks and beverages for their employees, has raised a $362,500 pre-seed round as it looks to…
Today in retail: Lift & Co. launches Cannabis Concierge, Biome Grow acquires Weed VR
Over the past few weeks, several companies in the retail space have made announcements launching new features and announcing acquisitions. Here’s the latest on…
L-SPARK seeking SaaS, IoT, and cloud startups for fifth accelerator cohort
Ottawa-based SaaS accelerator L-SPARK has opened applications for its fifth cohort. L-SPARK’s accelerator program provides SaaS and cloud startups with an opportunity to connect…
Shopify acquires Return Magic to help retailers automate refunds
Shopify has announced that it has acquired Return Magic, which builds item return software for 2,500 Shopify merchants. Return Magic allows retailers to build…
Canadian government releases details of cybersecurity strategy
The government has unveiled its Cybersecurity Strategy, which has $507.7 million over five years earmarked from Budget 2018. In its initial announcement, the government…
Code for Canada opens applications for 10-month civic tech fellowship
Code for Canada has opened applications for the second cohort of its fellowship program. Launched in April 2017, Code for Canada is a nonprofit…
OneEleven announces Brad Forsyth as managing director of Ottawa hub
Toronto-based OneEleven is set to open its Ottawa hub in July 2018, and it’s tapped Brad Forsyth to lead as its managing director. Forsyth…