Power marks up value of stake in Wealthsimple beyond 2021 peak
Hike to $2.2 billion reflects rise in public markets, Wealthsimple’s performance, and an upcoming secondary deal.
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Manitoba launches new innovation and technology department amid cabinet refresh
Mike Moroz will head the division supporting the province’s tech industry and modernizing public services.
Clio boosted Canadian VC investment in Q3 2024, but early-stage funding reaches “worrisome” low
Late-stage funding also faltered, accounting for a record low 21 percent of total investment dollars in Canada.
Neo Financial’s $360-million Series D features big names, unanswered questions
Shopify, Slack, PointClickCare, Roblox founders back FinTech scaleup in down round led by unnamed Chinese investor.
Aron Levitz named co-president of Wattpad as #CDNtech executive turnover continues through the fall
Geordie Rose leaves CEO role at Sanctuary AI, becoming the second co-founder to depart this year.
Neo Financial snags top spot on Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 50
This year’s winners achieved an average three-year revenue growth of 3,559 percent.
Balance becomes Canada’s second qualified digital asset custodian
As a “proper local alternative,” Balance aims to bring crypto assets stored in US back home.
PacifiCan and PrairiesCan commit $17.7 million to companies in Western Canada
BC and Alberta companies to receive funding include WaitWell, Avanti, and Ideon Technologies.
atVenu secures $130 million USD to fuel expansion into new live events markets
Sole investor Sixth Street Growth also participated in Clio’s $1.24-billion CAD Series F round earlier this year.
Rivercity Innovations freshens up with $2 million CAD to further expand cold chain monitoring around the world
Round marks first major investment by StepChange, a growth capital firm targeting Western Canada.
Flora Fertility closes $1.5 million CAD to bring individual fertility insurance across North America
Insurtech startup led by repeat founders plans to launch in the US next year, with Canada to follow.
Orpyx closes $26.9 million CAD in growth capital to fuel US expansion
Startup has focused on US commercial traction of its shoe-based sensor tech for people with diabetes.
Ayrton Energy raises $9.1 million CAD in bid to expand clean hydrogen solution in the US
Round was co-led by Clean Energy Ventures and BDC Capital.
Saskatchewan tech sector employment doubled over four-year period: report
Province says it’s on track to triple the number of tech workers by 2030.
Benevity appoints MeridianLink president Christopher Maloof as CEO Kelly Schmitt steps down
The charitable donation software platform sought Maloof’s experience in strategic acquisitions and IPO.