Shopify integrating with Twitter’s ‘Buy’ button
Twitter has been testing a buy button on the site that allows users to make purchases without leaving the platform, and according…
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The life-changing potential of wearable tech
For many, the term “wearable technology” evokes thoughts of step counting and wrist-vibrating notifications. But the potential…
Shopify’s revenue hits $44.9 million USD in first quarter as a public company
Shopify’s IPO has easily been one of the biggest Canadian tech stories of the year, as the nation’s startups closely follow…
eSight is going public
Damon Capital Corp, a Canadian capital pool company, has agreed to combine with eSight. eSight, which helps the legally blind…
3D printing: The future of art, retail, and outer space
In 2015, the crowd is being given even more power than before. There has been a seismic shift towards engaging and empowering…
We Are Wearables heads to our nation’s capital next week
The largest wearable tech community in the world is headed to the nation’s capital next week as We Are Wearables officially…
Shopify is now worth $1.9 billion USD
At the close of trading after its much-anticipated IPO, Shopify’s market value was set at $1.9 billion USD. “Management…
Shopify now looking to raise $123 million from IPO
The Globe and Mail is reporting that Shopify has increased the maximum share price for its upcoming IPO. According to a regulatory…
Shopify IPO aiming to raise $108 million (USD)
Additional details regarding Shopify’s IPO has been revealed. According to a new regulatory filing, the Ottawa-based…
BuzzFeed hires Craig Silverman as Founding Editor for Canadian newsroom
New York-based BuzzFeed, the incredibly popular site that’s built off top-10 lists and viral news, recently announced…
Shopify files for proposed IPO
Ottawa-based e-commerce startup Shopify announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities…
BDC earmarks $700 million to fund women-owned businesses
Earlier this week at the Women Entrepreneurs Forum in Ottawa, Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Status of Women,…
Today in funding: Mojio, Corsa + FedDev Ontario & BC CleanTech
FedDev and CleanTech funding dominate this edition of ‘Today in Funding’. Here’s the latest on who raised how…
2015 Funding Roadshow starts tomorrow
The 2015 Funding Roadshow starts on March 19th in Ottawa before venturing across Canada to ten cities. Organized by Fundica,…
Today in Funding: Dash Hudson, Vanhawks, RtTech
Lots of east coast love in this addition of ‘Today in Funding’, with rounds being closed in both Halifax and Moncton.…