Canadian human resources startup Humi secures $31 million Series B
HR execs from ADP and Gusto invested in Humi.
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Gig economy banking app Moves raises $5 million in OMERS-led seed round
Moves wants to make the gig economy work for its workers.
LimaCharlie closes $7 million CAD to allow companies to manage, develop cybersecurity strategies
Google, CSE alum-led startup sells “security-infrastructure-as-a-service.”
Converge Technology Solutions to acquire San Diego-based Technology Integration Group
Technology Integration marks Converge’s 31st acquisition since 2017.
Haloo raises $2.9 million CAD to offer IP verification tech as solution for NFT theft, fraud
Haloo sees a rise in NFT-related applications for trademarks.
Pressto secures $1.5 million in pre-seed round to foster healthy relationship between students and media
Pressto’s platform aims to make it easy for kids to make zines of their own.
BlackBerry extends partnership with Magna to work on advanced driver assistance systems
“It’s no longer just about the safety of the vehicles, but about the safety of the software on which they run.”
Yaletown-backed software company Tasktop to be acquired by Texas-based Planview
Tasktop CEO calls joining Planview “a game-changing combination.”
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Fable raises $13.4 million CAD, launches accessibility training program for businesses
Meta, Walmart, Microsoft among Fable’s client base.
BBTV revenue decreases seven percent, net loss increases in Q1 as COVID-19 consumer patterns shift
CEO touts plus solutions growth as positive sign.
Forma.ai raises $57.8 million CAD in Series B round for sales compensation platform
Forma aims to turn sales compensation into science using AI.
OnlyForward’s newly launched Gov’r app a “modern way” for citizens to engage with politicians
“When I think about how engagement feels, it feels like 2001.”
OMERS Growth Equity backs US data analytics startup Imply in $100 million USD Series D
OMERS says Canadian-led Imply faces “a multi-billion dollar opportunity.”