10 Montreal tech companies to watch in 2018
When I put together this list last year, I began it by mentioning that 2016 was the worst year ever in terms of politics and…
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Wattpad raises $61.25 million to continue investment in machine learning, interactive storytelling
Wattpad has announced that it’s raised $61.25 million CAD in a fresh round of funding. Investors include Tencent, BDC,…
With $3.5 million seed round, Vention launches platform that automates industrial design
Montreal-based Vention has announced that it is launching its 3D MachineBuilder to the public for the first time on the heels…
Ask @StartupCFO: Should I consider a buyout?
Typically, when founders and management teams think about their exit strategy, they are thinking about selling to a strategic…
Vincent Mifsud steps down as ScribbleLive CEO, becomes board chair
Vincent Mifsud has stepped down from his role as ScribbleLive’s CEO, BetaKit has learned. In an email sent to company employees…
BroadbandTV launches business division to build mobile apps for content creators
Vancouver-based BroadbandTV has launched a new business division dedicated to building original games and apps with digital…
Uber makes the case for ridesharing to BC government
Yesterday, Uber worked to persuade the British Columbia government to legalize ride-hailing services in the province. Michael…
Igloo Software raises $60 million from Charlotte-based Frontier Capital
Kitchener-based Igloo Software, which offers workplace management solutions, has received a $60 million CAD growth equity investment…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.119: Making your product stand out with April Dunford
April Dunford is the brains behind making a startup’s product sparkle. After noticing the disconnect that often happens…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – The slow motion SaaS crash
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the…
Calgary-based Showpass becomes native ticketing partner with Facebook
Calgary-based Showpass, an event management and ticketing platform, has partnered with Facebook to become its native ticketing…
Voices.com expands platform to include SAG-AFTRA union voice actors
London-based Voices.com, a marketplace for voice actors and audio production services, has expanded its platform to include…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Canadian Lyft-off
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the…
FindBob raises $1.6 million to help insurance firms find their next generation of talent
Toronto-based FindBob has raised a $1.6 million seed round. The round was led by Grinnell Mutual, with participation from the…
Hack To Start Ep.179: Oscar Falmer, founder of TweetReality
Oscar Falmer is the founder and developer behind the world’s first augmented reality Twitter client, TweetReality. Falmer…