Stripe to open Canadian office in Toronto, announces new products
Stripe is opening its first Canadian office in Toronto. The San Francisco-based FinTech company also announced the launch of several new products in Canada….
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Gatik reveals Goodyear as strategic investor, announces partnership deal
Major tire manufacturer Goodyear and autonomous trucking startup Gatik have announced a strategic partnership that sees the two companies collaborating on advanced mobility solutions…
Staffy hires new head of operations, looks to US expansion
Staffy, a startup that connects employers with employees in the hospitality and healthcare sectors, is doing a bit of staffing up itself. The company…
CIX lists top 20 early-stage startups, top 10 growth startups of 2021
The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) has announced its list of Top 20 Early and Top 10 Growth Canadian startups for 2021. Both the Top…
Salesforce set to acquire Toronto-based LevelJump.io
Silicon Valley-based Salesforce has entered an agreement to acquire Toronto SaaS startup LevelJump.io. LevelJump was founded in 2014 by founder and CEO David Bloom….
Regulators caution crypto trading platforms, issue guidance over misleading language in advertising
Concerned over misleading statements and improper marketing strategies in the cryptocurrency space, two regulatory bodies have issued guidelines to rein in advertising that runs…
Convictional receives $6.7 million in Series A funding as it works to become digital backbone of B2B trade
Convictional has landed $6.7 million in Series A funding from a number of high-profile investors. Solo venture capitalist Lacy Groom, an early Stripe employee,…
Micromobility expert, Horace Dediu, joins Relay Ventures as a partner, chief market strategist
Relay Ventures has brought on board Horace Dediu, a micromobility expert, as a partner and chief market strategist. In his new role, Dediu will…
StandUp Ventures reveals second fund dedicated to women-led startups with $30 million initial close
StandUp Ventures has secured just over $30 million in initial capital for its second fund after finding early success investing in women-led startups. The…
Wealthsimple, Clearco top LinkedIn’s Top Startups Canada 2021 list
Toronto-based unicorn Wealthsimple ranked highest on LinkedIn’s Top Startups Canada 2021 list, released September 22. Clearco placed second on the list, while online cosmetic…
Toronto-Waterloo rises in Startup Genome’s 2021 global ecosystem rankings, as Vancouver falls
Toronto-Waterloo has jumped four spots in Startup Genome’s annual global startup ecosystem report since 2020, as Canada’s top ranked startup ecosystem. According to Startup…
Rebranded Daylight Automation raises $15.7 million CAD in Series A funding
FormHero announced its rebrand to Daylight Automation Inc., along with a $12.3 million USD ($15.7 million CAD) Series A funding round on September 21….
Acquisition roundup: Ramp, Top Hat, Wishpond, Trade X, Enthusiast Gaming
Five Canadian tech companies have made acquisitions or have been acquired over the last little while. Here are some highlights of Canada’s movers and…