Silicon Valley unicorn Productboard eyes Vancouver, Toronto for expansion
The startup plans to hire 70 Canadian employees following a $125 million USD round.
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LeddarTech scores $140 million USD in Series D funding and debt
LeddarTech builds tech systems that support autonomous vehicles.
Newly TSXV-listed Pluribus Technologies acquires Kesson Group, Social5
Pluribus acquired both for a cumulative $10.3 million in cash and shares.
Proptech startup VendorPM raises $6 million in Bessemer-led seed round
VendorPM earmarked the new capital for US expansion.
Hopper now valued at $5 billion after $35 million secondary deal
Hopper recently expanded into Airbnb-style home rentals.
Data monetization platform TickSmith raises $20 million CAD Series A
TickSmith claims to simplify the online data shopping, distribution experience.
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RenoRun closes $181 million CAD Series B to fuel Canada, US expansion
RenoRun is building a vertically-integrated “one-stop shop” for construction materials.
Vosker receives $60 million CAD investment from GardaWorld founder
The remote monitoring startup is on the hunt for acquisitions.
MintList secures $2.76 million to fuel growth of online auto sales platform
The BC startup wants to capture a slice of the hot used car market.
Ziva Dynamics acquired by Silicon Valley’s Unity Technologies
Ziva Dynamics tech was used to create characters in Game of Thrones, Godzilla vs. Kong.
Daylight Automation acquires SaaS startup Proof Data Technology
Proof’s co-founders to take on leadership roles at Daylight.
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OMERS Ventures reinvests in Deliverect as part of $150 million USD Series D round
The Belgian firm with Canadian roots now has a $1.4 billion valuation.