Review of 11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2020
For the past few years, thanks to the team at BetaKit, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts on some of the companies…
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Today in Funding: Zetane, Co.Labs, LodgeLink
Two Canadian startups and one accelerator program have recently announced new funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised, how much,…
Toronto tops tech talent, Canada well-positioned amid pandemic, CBRE report finds
Toronto has once again taken the top spot in the CBRE Scoring Canadian Tech Talent report rankings, and according to CBRE Canada is positioned…
Vendasta to hire 100 new employees in Saskatchewan
Saskatoon-based Vendasta, which has created a cloud commerce platform for small and medium businesses, has announced plans to add 100 jobs in the province…
SkipTheDishes commits $15 million to COVID-19 relief efforts, partners with Food Banks Canada
Online food delivery startup SkipTheDishes has committed a cumulative $15 million CAD through several initiatives aimed at supporting restaurants and the public during the…
Eight Prairie startups to watch in 2020
In 2019, I put together the first Prairie Startups to Watch article for BetaKit. Last year was a great year for Prairie startups, and…
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2020
It’s that time of year, again. The time when, thanks to my friends at BetaKit, I get the opportunity to share my thoughts about…
Startup jobs of the week: Chisel AI, 500px, Smart Nora
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From early-stage to Series B and beyond,…
Coconut Software raises additional $6.5 million CAD in Series A funding
Saskatoon-based startup Coconut Software has raised an additional $6.5 million CAD in what it is calling a Series A2 round. Closed in November, the…
The top Canadian tech hubs you don’t know about
Toronto and Vancouver get the lion’s share of attention on the Canadian tech scene. And it’s no wonder! Startup founders, investment and innovation naturally…
Terramera, Livestock Water Recycling win Nutrien-Radicle Challenge
Terramera and Livestock Water Recycling claimed a combined $1.25 million USD after the final pitch competition of the Nutrien-Radicle Challenge in Saskatoon. The challenge…
Saskatoon-based 7shifts raises additional $7.9 million CAD in Series A
Saskatoon-based restaurant labour management platform 7shifts has raised an additional $7.9 million CAD ($6 million USD) in growth equity funding, bringing the total capital…
Nutrien Radicle Challenge awarding $1.25 million USD to foodtech companies
Agtech and foodtech companies have the chance to win $1.25 million USD in investment at the Nutrien Radicle Challenge Canada, which recognizes entrepreneurs at…