Biotech startup Phenomic AI raises $7.97 million CAD to identify promising cancer drugs
Toronto-based Phenomic AI, which aims to help researchers spot the differences between cells that could be early signs of disease…
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Today in funding: Course Studio, Olive, goPeer, WeUsThem, Prospre
Five Canadian startups have announced fresh funding to fuel their growth, including Course Studio, Olive, goPeer, WeUsThem,…
Hockeystick launches AI-powered matchmaking platform for startups, investors
Data platform company Hockeystick is expanding its offerings with the launch of a new “matchmaking” product that connects…
Edtech startup OneClass to pay $100,000 for allegedly violating anti-spam legislation
Toronto-based EdTech startup OneClass has agreed to pay $100,000 to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission…
Snaptravel founders expand beyond travel with launch of e-commerce brand and acquisition
Snaptravel’s founders are venturing outside of the world of hotel and flight bookings to bring the startup’s model to other…
Four Canadian companies participating in Acceleprise’s Investor Week
Acceleprise, a SaaS accelerator and fund based in Toronto, New York, and San Francisco, has announced the tech startups in…
Today in acquisitions: Founded, 7Geese
Over the past week, two Canadian tech companies have been acquired, including Toronto-based Founded and Vancouver-based 7Geese.…
Properly receives $100 million in financing to fuel tech-enabled home buying process
Canadian startup Properly has secured $100 million CAD in debt financing to help support its capital heavy expense of purchasing…
Major Shopify exec shuffle sees CPO departure, Finkelstein shift to president
Shopify announced majors changes to its executive team today, including longtime chief operating officer Harley Finkelstein…
Amazon looking to create 3,500 jobs in Toronto and Vancouver
Amazon announced Monday morning that is looking to expand its Canadian presence with thousands of new jobs. The e-commerce…
Today in acquisitions: Kinduct, Quill, Lane
Over the last week, several startups have been involved in some notable Canadian tech acquisitions, including Kinduct, Quill,…
14 U of T students, alumni named recipients of social impact fund financing
The University of Toronto has announced the 2020 winners of the Lo Social Venture Fund, which awards students and recent graduates…
U of T to use portion of new $250 million donation to build medical AI research centre
Following a record-setting $250 million donation to its faculty of medicine, the University of Toronto has revealed plans to…
MaRS in talks with University of Calgary to bring new innovation hub to Alberta
Toronto-based MaRS is in exploratory talks with the University of Calgary to bring a new innovation hub to Western Canada.…
FreshBooks acquires Mexican invoicing company Facturama
Accounting software company Freshbooks has acquired Facturama, a San Luis Potosi, Mexico-based company that offers electronic…