Shakudo closes $9.5-million CAD Series A to help companies adopt generative AI
GreatPoint-backed Shakudo is led by AI experts from Georgian, Borealis AI, and BMO.
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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – ApplyBoard co-founder launches new skilled worker startup as feds update talent strategy
Plus: Snowflake expands Canadian engineering hub.
Jombone secures $1 million from FedDev to address industrial staffing needs
With this funding, Jombone wants to adapt its platform for the US market.
Loopio makes “difficult decision” to lay off nine percent of its team
The Toronto-based software startup made its first acquisition in May.
ApplyBoard co-founder launches Passage to address Canada’s skilled worker shortage with $40-million seed round
Ex-ApplyBoard CEO plans to finance skilled immigrants that meet Canada’s workforce needs.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Adobe-Figma deal under threat as IBM nears $5B Apptio deal
Plus: Poka to be acquired in reported $200M deal.
Gaming and esports tech firm Swarmio files for creditor protection
Swarmio Media has announced that it is seeking creditor protection. The Halifax-headquartered gaming tech firm has filed an…
Building-design startup Augmenta raises $15.57 million CAD to hire staff, refine beta
The company says it uses AI to create building designs in a matter of minutes or hours.
Rose Rocket raises $50.2 million CAD Series B to expand trucking solution
The maker of transportation-management software plans to target larger fleets with this latest raise.
Poka to be acquired by Swedish enterprise software giant IFS in reported $200-million deal
Poka is used by workers at Nestlé, Tetra Pak, and Mars, among others.
After several tech exits, Minutebook founder raises $3.5 million to automate legal tasks
Minutebook co-founder led several startups including Ollie Order, Medeo, Kubera.
Masthead Data raises $1.3 million to help data engineers monitor errors without client data
Organizations in e-commerce, finance, other tech domains use Masthead’s platform, the company claims.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Oracle tops sales estimates as AI-frenzy spurs cloud demand
Plus: Automotive software maker LeddarTech inks SPAC deal to go public on Nasdaq.
Micharity targets US expansion for its charitable fundraising platform with $7 million Series A
Following years of steady growth with minimal outside capital, Micharity is ready to ramp up.
Kibbi, a job-finding app for newcomers created by a newcomer, raises $1.1 million CAD
Kibbi partners with agencies and claims 6,000 job seekers as users.