Slack reports 8 million daily active users, 3 million paid users
In a Medium post, Slack reported new growth milestones that include 8 million daily active users across 500,000 organizations.…
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ScribbleLive lays off 40 more staff, reportedly shutting down European offices
ScribbleLive has laid off at least 40 members of its staff today, BetaKit has learned. Multiple sources familiar with the matter…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Salesforce’s $100 million Canadian VC fund
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 funding ($25M): Resson, Unito, Xanadu
Three Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – BigCommerce’s big round
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the…
Hockeystick launches database tracking Canada’s startup ecosystem
Toronto-based Hockeystick has released a database with information on over 8,000 Canadian startups and investors. The free…
Former Kik exec Eran Ben-Ari named chief product officer at Top Hat
Top Hat has named Eran Ben-Ari its new chief product officer. Ben-Ari will officially join the company on May 15. Ben-Ari will…
Today in company updates: Flashfood expands to US, Mogo hits new milestone, CineSend powers Tribeca Film Festival
Canadian startups across the country have new announcements to share. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers and shakers.…
Former BlackBerry CFO joins eSentire as chief administrative officer
Cambridge-based eSentire has signed on former BlackBerry CFO James Yersh as its new chief administrative officer. Yersh will…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – SaaS security beyond the app
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the…
Uberflip raises $41 million CAD from DC-based Updata Partners
Toronto-based Uberflip has raised a $41 million CAD led by Washington DC-based Updata Partners. Uberflip’s platform allows…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – The Shadow IT problem
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the…
GoWrench raises $525,000 for at-home mechanic service platform
Hamilton-based GoWrench Auto has raised $525,000 for its mobile automotive maintenance service that sends fully-vetted and…
TunnelBear launches RememBear password manager
Toronto-based TunnelBear has launched its RememBear password manager after six months in beta. During the beta, nearly 150,000…
Magnet Forensics partners with Child Rescue Coalition to combat child exploitation
The Child Rescue Coalition has announced a partnership with Waterloo-based Magnet Forensics to combat child exploitation. Magnet…