Is SaaS dead? Tech leaders debate whether it’s time for requiem or rebirth
At SAAS NORTH, founders wrestle with relevance, results, and the new AI paradigm.
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NLPatent’s $3-million USD raise helps it power patent research with AI
Former IP lawyer aims to help peers take advantage of agentic AI.
Digitail grows Toronto hub as it fetches $23-million USD Series B round
Romanian-founded startup says Canadian client base more than doubled over past year.
Lab4 and Xena Intelligence claim top pitch competition prizes at SAAS NORTH
SheBoot and PitchFest handed out a total of $310,000 at the conference.
Clio secures $500-million USD Series G as it completes vLex acquisition
BC legaltech firm nabs $5-billion valuation plus $350 million in debt to help close deal.
FrontlineIQ raises $3.3-million seed to “gamify” sales jobs with AI coaching
Platform aims to take “ickiness” out of performance feedback by having an AI assistant do it instead.
“We could be public today”: 1Password crosses $400-million USD ARR milestone
After executive shakeup, 1Password preps for AI era and potential IPO.
Flare raises another $30 million USD to fuel global cybersecurity expansion and acquisition plans
Montréal software company aims to help organizations spot and mitigate online threats.
Beacon raises $250-million USD Series B to buy and equip “Main Street businesses” with AI
Former Instacart, Sequoia leaders target profitable firms in overlooked sectors for AI upgrades.
Black-led startups secure record-breaking $400,000 at DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit
OutreachGenius, Happly.AI among winners taking home more money than ever before.
A “terrifying” time to build: Canadian VCs debate AI bubble at RevStar Summit
Growth and grabbing customers are key, investors tell startups at go-to-market conference.
Solink expands Ottawa headquarters as it targets 1,000 employees by 2030
Surveillance tech firm doubles its footprint and boosts production as it aims for global leadership.
Wattpad unpacks its evolving strategy under new product head Chelsea Parry
President Aron Levitz talks fandom, AI, and storytelling.
Hootsuite lays off 20 percent of its global workforce
The social media management platform was recognized as a BC anchor company last week.
Grammarly rebrands to Superhuman as it expands from catching typos to AI productivity
Superhuman houses writing assistant, email, collaboration tools, and AI agents in a unified platform.