Microsoft to spend $7.5 billion on AI data centre expansion with pledge to protect Canada’s “digital sovereignty”
President calls project “the most important commitment in Microsoft Canada’s history.”
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9Bio Therapeutics’ Philipe Gobeil wants to “resurrect” clinically validated cancer therapies that failed due to toxicity
Québec biotech startup is developing a platform for designing drugs that target tumours and spare healthy tissues.
AI’s new moat with Coveo’s Louis Têtu
Coveo’s outgoing CEO says the company’s applied AI offering is a “market taker.”
LeddarTech’s Nasdaq listing in jeopardy as stock falls below $1-USD minimum
Warned it could be delisted in 180 days, company secures up to $9 million USD in bridge financing.
Lithium-ion battery developer UgoWork closes Series C funding to expand HQ, production facility
UgoWork said it might raise additional capital, but declined to disclose further details.
Trader Corporation and Freelance.ca strengthen their online marketplaces through new acquisitions
Freelance.ca scoops up Workhoppers, while Trader purchases Collateral Management Solutions.
Gaiia closes $18-million CAD Series A as it looks to build the Shopify for ISPs
Startup targets challenger internet providers with all-in-one operating software.
Qohash secures $17.4 million in Series B funding for data security platform
Platform finds, inventories, and continuously monitors organizations’ sensitive data.
Feds, Québec commit $16 million to create an AI computing cluster at Université Laval
The funding follows recent calls to increase Canada’s AI computing power.
Digital transformation consulting firm Levio receives $125-million commitment from CDPQ
Financing deal expected to fuel Levio’s acquisition strategy.
Femtum raises $5 million CAD to commercialize lasers for semiconductor manufacturers
Seed round was led by deep tech fund i4 Capital and ELAS Technology Investment.
Trio of Canadian tech companies show progress towards profitability in earnings this week
Thinkific hits positive EBITDA as Coveo and Mogo shrink losses.
Boston-based Haemonetics announces intent to acquire OpSens in healthtech deal worth $345 million CAD
OpSens said acquisition will provide the company with a global sales channel.
Oxio spinout Gaiia closes $13 million USD to develop operations software for other ISPs
Cogeco bought Oxio’s telecom business in March for $100 million.
Vooban closes CDPQ investment to fund acquisitions and North American expansion
This marks the 12-year-old Québec AI firm’s first external funding.