1QBit and Quantum Benchmark join IBM’s quantum computing program
Two Canadian startups are among eight that have been accepted into IBM’s Q Network, the company’s commercial quantum…
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Wattpad announces Dexter Ong as Wattpad Studios’ head of Asia
Wattpad has announced that Dexter Ong will act as its head of Asia for Wattpad Studios, the company’s arm dedicated to…
BetaKit readers get 50% off San Francisco’s Marketplace Risk Management Conference
The Marketplace Risk Conference in San Francisco is looking to explore the challenges faced by on-demand, peer-to-peer, gig,…
OneEleven and Aviva Canada announce five startups accepted into insurtech growth program
OneEleven has announced the five startups that have been accepted into its insurtech growth program, which it is hosting in…
Today in acquisitions: Warner Music Group acquires Sodatone, QuickTapSurvey acquired by undisclosed US buyer
Over the past few weeks, several companies have made announcements on acquiring startups. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
Healthy Pets raises $500,000 for veterinary telemedicine service
Toronto-based Healthy Pets has launched with $500,000 in seed funding from Arlene Dickinson’s District Ventures Capital.…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Salesforce and MuleSoft’s $6.5 billion deal
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the…
Today in key hires: Coconut Software adds chief revenue officer, ChefHero hires new VP of marketing
Over the past week, three Toronto-based companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s…
Evichat wins $40,000 top prize at Legal Innovation Zone’s AI Challenge
Ryerson University’s Legal Innovation Zone has unveiled the winners of its AI Legal Challenge, which was held in partnership…
Quebec has plans to implement sales tax on tech giants like Netflix, reports suggest
Quebec’s soon-to-be tabled budget is expected to include provisions aimed at collecting sales taxes from foreign tech giants…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Hootsuite is buying customers
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the…
Vision Critical acquires Aida to integrate AI applications into customer intelligence platform
Vision Critical has acquired Vancouver-based startup Aida, which provides a platform for answering customer service questions…
Toronto-based Green Tank Technologies raises $4.3 million from Snoop Dogg
Toronto-based vape manufacturer Green Tank Technologies has raised a $4.3 million seed round from Toronto-based Green Acre…
Careworx raises $17 million to help senior care centres track health records
Ottawa-based CareWorx has raised $17 million from California-based Kayne Partners, a growth private equity group of Kayne Anderson…
Hootsuite, Shopify among Linkedin’s most sought-after companies in Canada
Linkedin has released the first-ever Canadian edition of its Top Companies 2018 roundup, which looks at the most sought-after…