Canadian-led, New York-based AtomicJar aims to hire in Canada with $25 million USD Series A
US software testing firm hopes to build “centre of excellence” in Canada.
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Pender Ventures closes first half of $100 million target for second venture fund
After focusing primarily on Western Canada, Pender Ventures has its eye on other parts of Canada.
Spinout Traction Complete standing on its own with new $6.7 million CAD Series A, big-name clients
Startup will stay in the family business after ex-parent Traction on Demand’s acquisition by Salesforce.
Harvest Builders, Headversity, among 15 recipients of $25.5 million PrairiesCan investment for Calgary businesses
The funding is expected to support over 800 jobs in healthtech, cleantech, other sectors.
TSX-listed Magnet Forensics to be acquired by Thoma Bravo in $1.8 billion CAD deal
Announcement comes hours after IIROC halted trading of Magnet’s shares.
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Plus: Supply Vision acquired for $16 million.
Benevity cites lower than expected customer demand as cause for 14 percent layoffs
Benevity joins Hootsuite, Lightspeed, Clutch, Clearco in significant staff cuts.
Milk Moovement countersues US competitor Dairy LLC, alleges monopoly abuse over dairy intelligence industry
Relationship soured last year when Milk Moovement allegedly spilled Dairy’s “trade secrets.”
Hootsuite CEO Tom Keiser replaced amid third round of layoffs
The cuts mark Hootsuite’s third round of layoffs in the last six months.
Vidyard sets sights on $1 billion in revenue as it bolsters go-to-market efforts
CEO says Vidyard considering M&A opportunities amid tech downturn.
NowVertical secures $7 million CAD credit facility, completes Acrotrend, Smartlytics acquisitions
NowVertical acquires more capital to fuel acquisition strategy.
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Plus: ApplyBoard swaps CEOs.
ReelData raises $10.6 million CAD using AI to monitor fish populations
Halifax startup reels in cash to help farmers monitor fish populations with accuracy.
Aptum Technologies acquires CloudOps to expand its cloud solutions
Combination of two cloud-based businesses opens up multiple sectors for Aptum, CloudOps in Canada, US, and UK.
Nokia opens new Toronto office as part of broader Ontario-wide expansion
Nokia previously announced plans to hire for 340 new jobs in the province.