Canada’s Competition Bureau targets Google for anti-competitive practices
Google faces anti-trust fights on both sides of border as Canadian agency looks to force sale of adtech tools.
SaaS
With new name, FleetOps secures $30.8-million CAD Series A round
Now called Class8, trucking data startup’s round was led entirely by United States-based investors.
Nurau raises $1.5 million CAD in seed funding to take AI-powered HR coach to the US
Montréal-based startup claims its conversational AI platform can reduce HR complaints. What are the risks?
Practice Better looks to opportunistic growth with $18-million CAD credit facility from CIBC
After honing its AI tools and payments offering, the startup is seeking new ways to help practitioners grow.
Boosted.ai raises $20.9 million CAD to grow AI investment manager platform
New tool Alfa is “essentially an AI coworker that users can train to think like them.”
The story of Sampler (live at SAAS NORTH 2024)
“I’m using failure with intent today, because I don’t want to be ashamed of saying failure.”
Why Sampler failed, according to its founder
Marie Chevrier Schwartz explains how her company lost product-market fit after a decade in business.
The Reporting Hub, Moovez, and ResVR stand out among Calgary’s startups at Launch Party 2024
Award recipients among top 10 Calgary companies recognized at province’s premiere startup showcase.
Following Québec launch, NotaryPro brings notarization services to Staples Canada
Startup claims it can provide document notarization in just seven minutes.
Leaders from ZayZoon, Verano.AI, Toast recognized at 2024 Start Alberta Tech Awards
ZayZoon named scaleup of the year, while Verano.AI scoops up One to Watch and Most Promising Founder awards.
Lightstrike raises $1.1 million CAD pre-seed round to commercialize AI-powered code mapper
Round leader Sprout Fund helped Lightstrike founders “mature at a breakneck pace.”
Insurance giant Intact scoops up home maintenance startup Jiffy
Deal expected to expand Jiffy’s service to more Canadian markets.
Sonaro, Celestra, Oasis Learning AI among competition winners at SAAS NORTH 2024
Startup winners collectively took home more than $600,000 from the conference.
One chart that will make you feel good about Canadian tech
Plus: Neo’s backers, Wealthsimple’s value, and Shopify’s concerns.
The state of Canadian software in 2024
Inovia’s Chris Arsenault came to SAAS NORTH armed with data and perspective.