Coral closes $4.1-million seed round to launch menopause virtual care platform
Ex-Dialogue, Skylight co-founders aim to address gaps in management of “debilitating” menopause symptoms.
Québec
Dax Dasilva on staying public, Lightspeed’s plans for growth, and hiring in Montréal
Lightspeed sets focus on company’s “two crown jewels,” North American retail and European hospitality.
SRTX temporarily lays off 40 percent of staff ahead of US tariff “worst-case scenario”
Sheertex tights maker says tariffs could slap 41-percent duty on some shipments to US.
FLiiP raises $4.4 million in seed financing to grow fitness industry management software
Québec gym owner developed platform to streamline operations, customer success.
Shopify president calls Montréal “the most entrepreneurial city on the planet” at North Star event
Event panel included insights from Stay22, Dialogue, Nesto, and PemPem founders.
Innovation Minister says Canada will review business relationship with Amazon following Québec retreat
Open letter says Amazon’s decision “raises questions” about its commitment to Canada.
Canadian quantum commercialization and research projects get federal funding boost
Three commercialization projects get $4.7 million from DIGITAL, NSERC grants $74 million to 107 research projects.
Amazon to close all Québec facilities, hand over delivery to third parties
Local courier Intelcom may be poised to take over deliveries, Radio-Canada reports.
Luge Capital, Pender Ventures hire in Alberta following investments from AEC
Luge adds investor Chelsea Gillett from The51, Pender adds associate Jacob Grainger from Plug and Play.
Lyteflo secures $3 million CAD in seed funding to rev up EV sales platform
SaaS tool for auto dealerships aims to make charging data, incentive savings accessible to consumers.
Shakepay bolsters regulatory standing with CIRO membership
First Québec-based crypto exchange to earn investment dealer status.
California-based loan collection platform Eltropy acquires Lexop for undisclosed amount
Combined company to continue operating in both California and Montréal.
BrainBox AI acquired by Irish HVAC giant Trane to cut building emissions using AI
Acquisition marks bright spot amid dim exit landscape in Québec.
Province funnels $9 million into Québec Tech amid critiques over government spending
Minister Christopher Skeete: Québec startups can’t compete at a global scale without government assistance.
Glen Ventures lands $5 million CAD from IQ fund to back early-stage healthtech startups
VC firm to raise dedicated fund in new year separate from government mandate.