TSX-listed Givex to be acquired by American payments firm Shift4 for $200 million CAD
The all-cash transaction will pay $1.50 per Givex share, a 55 percent premium on its Friday closing price.
Retail
Sonder inks Marriott licensing deal, secures additional liquidity amid continued challenges
Canadian-founded short-term rental firm expects to benefit from Marriott’s distribution.
American hospitality tech firm Agilysys acquires Book4Time for $204 million CAD
Agilysys’s broad portfolio elevates what Book4Time can deliver to clients, CEO Roger Sholanki said.
JustEat, SkipTheDishes lay off 800 Canada-based employees following “comprehensive review”
Food delivery app SkipTheDishes went through three CEOs in 2023.
Insurtech startup YouSet raises $3.5-million CAD seed round
The startup claims to save users nearly 30 percent on coverage in a process that takes minutes.
European online car marketplace AutoScout24 agrees to purchase AutoTrader parent from Thoma Bravo
Price was not disclosed, but deal to acquire Trader Corporation is expected to close in Q4 2024.
Sampler files for bankruptcy
Documents show digital product sampling startup has nearly $13 million in liabilities.
Merchant-focused FinTech startup Sona acquired by Celero Commerce
Bootstrapped Nova Scotia startup to boost Celero’s annual card volume to $26 billion across North America.
Shopify’s venture into brick-and-mortar payments pays off, revenue grows 21% in Q2
Navigating a mixed consumer spending environment, the company brought in $2 billion USD.
Dax Dasilva wants his bonus
Plus: More money on the table for diverse founders.
Lightspeed beats revenue forecast in first full quarter under Dax Dasilva’s renewed reign
Montréal-based company reports 27 percent year-over-year sales increase to $266.1 million USD.
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In the face of mass layoffs and long hiring cycles, Carbon6 wants to attract candidates with stability.
Corporate events and travel startup Planned closes $35-million Series B, adds Hopper CEO to board
The startup plans to automate “tragically old school industry” and expand internationally.
After facing “challenging operating conditions,” Jasper Commerce sells operating business to Digital Commerce Payments
Jasper to keep some equity and future earnings, but otherwise has “no active business.”
Swift Medical among the latest #CDNtech companies to appoint new leaders as industry executive turnover continues
Changes in top leadership also hit Faire, Kovo HealthTech, goeasy, CFI, and more.