Plum acquired by US-based Phenom to reduce bad hires in the age of AI
Phenom expands into Canada with its third acquisition this year.
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PrairiesCan invests $7.9 million in funding to support Co.Labs, local AI firms
Funding was announced in Saskatoon at the Uniting the Prairies conference.
How Boast helped companies secure $900 million in R&D tax credits since 2018
Boast’s 2026 Benchmark Report reveals that R&D tax credits are becoming key to how companies fund growth.
OpenTable gobbles up Canadian market share with Libro acquisition
Montréal restaurant reservation startup to continue as standalone brand.
How StackAdapt quietly built an adtech giant
StackAdapt CEO Vitaly Pecherskiy says AI has changed what customers need from software.
Wattpad swaps presidents as Aron Levitz departs to build something new
David Lee takes the reins as Wattpad parent Webtoon streamlines its operating structure.
TechJutsu launches browser extension to bring MFA to the web
The cybersecurity company aims to protect users from “vishing” risks.
AppDirect acquires PartnerStack for upwards of $150 million USD
Acquisition secures “missing piece” to build a unified platform for partner-led growth.
Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes returns as interim CEO
Holmes replaces outgoing CEO Irina Novoselsky, just months after receiving backlash for ICE contract.
Harmix was a profitable music startup, before AI tools tempted it to build something new
Startup raises $1 million to solve software fragmentation for SMBs.
Blackline Safety to go private in $850-million deal
US-based Francisco Partners to lead privatization of TSX-listed industrial safety tech firm.
Mappedin eyes city-wide indoor mapping with $24.5-million USD Series B round
Startup has mapped over 10 billion square feet of indoor space, from airports to stadiums and beyond.
GridBank raises $6-million seed round to monetize the videos in your camera roll
Users can upload videos while brands pay to use the organic content.
Why many of Canada’s tech centaurs are in no rush to go public
Leaders from Clio, GeoComply, Wealthsimple, and others talk IPOs and the “SaaSpocalypse.”
ContactMonkey founder steps down after 16 years, former Intuit leader to be next CEO
Jeff Cates had former leadership roles at Intuit Canada, Apple, and HP.