Haply Robotics raises $16 million to build the “steering wheels” for physical AI
How the Montréal startup plans to own the touch layer of robotics.
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Kaster Technologies raises $1.6 million to scale up pharma manufacturing
Polytechnique Montréal spinoff develops algorithm to reduce drug shortages.
Despite Q3 loss, Lightspeed optimistic on executing growth and profitability plan
Retail tech firm’s shares dipped slightly amid a tough week for software stocks.
BDC head says bank pulled back from life sciences “too early” as it preps new VC fund
Upcoming life sciences fund to invest directly in companies from a more than $100-million envelope.
Building with AI is now the “price of admission” for software startups, Inovia report says
AI-native startups ate up 40 percent of software deal value in Canada in 2025.
US-based welding tech company ESAB to buy Eddyfi for $1.45 billion USD
ESAB makes “firm commitments” to keep Eddyfi workers and head office in Québec.
“Meditate and stay calm”: Hopper, Lightspeed CEOs on how to survive as a founder
Frederic Lalonde and Dax Dasilva unpack “rollercoaster” journeys at North Star event.
Ionodes’ new body camera tech sees demand from surprising source: retailers
Québec security tech firm says retailers are increasingly turning to body cameras to reduce theft.
Montréal industrial AI scaleup Vention raises $110-million USD Series D
Company says it crossed $100-million CAD annual run rate as it looks to expand in Europe.
Deck co-founders call non-compete lawsuit from former employer National Bank “frivolous”
Defendants deny claims that they’ve built a competing FinTech business.
Québec bets on buying homegrown tech to boost province’s productivity
I Adopt Québec’s Tech campaign launches to encourage businesses to buy local tech and services.
Mila and Inovia launch venture fund to turn AI research “diamonds” into startups
National platform targets $100-million USD fund with plans to back 55 companies.
Mila researchers target “AI psychosis” amid concerns about chatbots’ mental health impact
Research hub’s AI Safety Studio looks to limit chatbot outputs that feed users’ delusions.
Ssense founders’ bid to buy back company successful, pending approvals
Deal for control of embattled luxury retail platform expected to close before Feb. 13.
Feds sign five-year MOU with Coveo in latest AI partnership
Government will explore how it can use the company’s platform in its operations.