Exclusive: ApplyBoard secures $100-million CAD credit facility to fuel global expansion
With Canadian student visas projected to drop, ApplyBoard targets Europe and Asia.
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AI startups dominate latest Google for Startups Accelerator’s Canadian cohort
Ten of the 14 startups in the latest cohort claim to be using AI or machine learning as part of their core offering.
Armed with $2 million CAD, SecondShop launches B2C ‘re-commerce’ platform to change how Canadians buy
Harvest Venture Partners believes its studio’s fastest-growing venture has a first mover advantage.
Disaster restoration startup Kahi looks to solve “adversarial relationship” between insurance companies and subcontractors with IoT
Spun out of a subcontracting company, Kahi raised $2.3 million CAD led by BDC Capital Seed Venture Fund.
Canadian AppDirect co-founder launches Landbase with Inovia, Desmarais family backing
Landbase has closed $12.5-million USD in seed funding for its AI-powered go-to-market solution.
Union representing Canadian Paper tutors threatens legal action following mass layoffs
Union says no complaints have been filed yet, but “several lawyers” are working the case.
Transit platform Spare raises $42 million Series B led by Inovia
Funding to help Vancouver-based startup expand its paratransit solution into more transit agencies.
US-based business banking startup Mercury acquires accounting platform Teal for an undisclosed amount
Acquisition comes mere months after Vancouver startup announced an $11 million CAD seed round.
“Gordon Ramsay doesn’t want to flip burgers”: Rundle acquires photography startup Iris Booth as founder prepares to step back
Halifax startup mass produces headshots for large orgs with its self-service photo booths.
“It’s just straight math”: Assent CEO Andrew Waitman sets bar higher after hitting centaur status
Waitman pushing Ottawa compliance software company to reach $200 million ARR within four years.
Northside Ventures closes first early-stage VC fund at $15 million CAD
This emerging manager just met his target amid one of the worst fundraising environments in a decade.
Benevity appoints MeridianLink president Christopher Maloof as CEO Kelly Schmitt steps down
The charitable donation software platform sought Maloof’s experience in strategic acquisitions and IPO.
Andgo Systems, Conexus among recipients of Saskatchewan-focused PrairiesCan funding
Economic development agency dispenses $6.3 million across nine startups and ecosystem programs.
FansUnite sells American subsidiary back to co-founders, delists from TSX
FansUnite said it expects to retain approximately $500,000 CAD to “explore new business opportunities.”
Uni-One closes $10-million CAD Series A as foodtech startup’s revenue run rate surpasses $100 million
Vancouver startup claims $60-million post-money valuation, plans to launch in the US later this year.