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Rebelstork secures $24.45 million CAD Series A to bolster tech and operations
All-equity round saw participation from Serena Williams’ and Jay Z’s venture funds.
Armed with $2 million CAD, SecondShop launches B2C ‘re-commerce’ platform to change how Canadians buy
Harvest Venture Partners believes its studio’s fastest-growing venture has a first mover advantage.
Ecomtent closes $1.15 million CAD in pre-seed funding for its AI-powered content generator
Startup led by ex-Amazon exec and AI scholar wants to help retailers sell in the AI era.
Shopify to become Roblox’s first platform commerce partner
Move is expected to open up a massive audience of 80 million potential young customers to brands.
Carbon6 acquires American firm Junglytics to provide AI tools for Amazon sellers
Junglytics’ platform provides Amazon sellers with data analysis through a “GPT-style” interface.
FansUnite sells American subsidiary back to co-founders, delists from TSX
FansUnite said it expects to retain approximately $500,000 CAD to “explore new business opportunities.”
Shopify taps Microsoft executive Mikhail Parakhin as its new CTO
Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke praised Parakhin’s “deep expertise” in AI and machine learning.
New School Foods lands big fish as IKEA joins returning investors in $8-million CAD seed extension
Startup plans to bring plant-based salmon alternative to US, Canadian markets.
Uni-One closes $10-million CAD Series A as foodtech startup’s revenue run rate surpasses $100 million
Vancouver startup claims $60-million post-money valuation, plans to launch in the US later this year.
Happipad has only signed 31 leases since signing $1.3-million deal with Nova Scotia last August
Province referenced 130,000 empty bedrooms when signing deal with the home sharing platform.
BC chopstick recycling startup ChopValue picks up additional $4 million CAD
ChopValue recently launched a parent brand to bring its micro-manufacturing model to new resources.
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.
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.