Plutera Capital buys Hardbacon’s assets out of bankruptcy following 2024 shutdown
Newly launched affiliate marketing firm aims to restructure and transform the former FinTech startup.
Quebec
Optable raises $28.8 million to grow data management solution in United States
Funding for the adtech venture led by Telus Global Ventures with participation from many returning investors.
SRTX’s Katherine Homuth wants to solve for everything
SRTX founder explains how solving for one problem led to modernizing Western manufacturing.
QueerTech launches new 2SLGBTQIA+ accelerator and names Virtual Gurus’ Bobbie Racette board chair
The program launch follows QueerTech’s acquisition of Gradient Spaces last year.
Private equity firm Novacap raises more than $1-billion USD for first digital infrastructure fund
Novacap CEO says digital infrastructure will remain in high demand due to growth of AI.
Paper looks to rebound from turbulent 2024 with new CEO Martina Tam
Whirlwind year saw mass layoffs of all Canadian tutors and departure of both co-founders.
Home hardware: Canadian founders at CES talk challenges and opportunities
Canadian companies took home honours at the consumer trade show, but want more support.
Carebook joins parade of public Canadian tech companies returning private
Since its TSXV debut, Carebook’s stock price has lost more than 95 percent of its value.
Valsoft reloads acquisition war chest with $216.7-million CAD funding round
Vertical software rollup company made nearly 20 acquisitions in 2024.
Deep Sky secures $40-million USD grant from Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Catalyst
Carbon-capture startup selected Innisfail, Alberta as the site for its first-ever facility in August.
Lightspeed lays off 200 employees in second restructuring of the year
Online brokerage firm Questrade also reportedly laid off an undisclosed number of employees in recent days.
Hopper restructures again following renewal of Expedia partnership
Hopper reportedly cut 10 percent of staff just over a year after its last restructuring.
Belgian VC Theodorus relocates to Canada under new name to target early-stage life sciences startups
Rebranded to Seido Capital, the firm has secured $45 million towards its fifth fund.
Five startups chosen for first round of Québec Tech’s export mission
Stage V initiative aims to propel companies to $10 million ARR in under four years.
Canadian-led Medeloop closes $15.5 million USD in Inovia-led Series A round
The founder of exited startup Medesync wants to accelerate clinical research with AI.