New investor network ArchAngel launches fund in response to COVID-19
ArchAngel, a new network of investors in Kitchener-Waterloo, has launched an angel-stage fund to support Canada’s “high…
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FreshBooks reduces headcount by 9%, CEO says company remains in “growth mode” despite COVID-19
Toronto-based cloud-accounting software company FreshBooks has laid off 38 staff members, which represents nine percent of…
Sampler mobilizing consumers to sew medical masks for essential workers
Toronto-based Sampler has launched ComeTogetherTO, an initiative that aims to send 2,000 sewing kits to consumers with sewing…
Clear Blue Technologies secures $5 million debt financing contract with BDC
Smart off-grid company Clear Blue Technologies has received $2 million from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) as…
PocketHealth raises $9.1 million CAD in first round of funding
Toronto-based PocketHealth, which has developed a platform lets patients securely access and share medical imaging with doctors,…
CleanSlate UV raises $8.4 million CAD as COVID-19 increases demand for device sanitization
CleanSlate UV, a Toronto-based startup that offers a sanitizing product for mobile devices in hospitals, has raised a $8.4…
Startup jobs of the week: Franklin Empire, ANSYS, Sanimax
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From…
Q4 Inc. secures $25 million CAD from CIBC Innovation Banking
Toronto-based investor relations (IR) software company Q4 Inc. has received a $25 million credit facility from CIBC Innovation…
Atomic Loans raises $3.4 million CAD as it looks to bring decentralized finance to bitcoin market
Toronto-based Atomic Loans, which is creating a platform that facilitates peer-to-peer bitcoin lending, has raised $3.4 million…
Blue J Legal receives $2 million for legal-tech platform
Toronto-based Blue J Legal has received $2 million CAD in growth capital financing from CIBC Innovation Banking. Blue J has…
Tech entrepreneurs launch donation platform to help Canadian local businesses affected by COVID-19
Toronto Mayor John Tory has announced the launch of an online donation platform created by a group of tech entrepreneurs allowing…
TouchBistro furloughs 131 employees as restaurants hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic
Toronto-based TouchBistro temporarily laid off 131 employees today, noting that COVID-19 has had a “devastating impact”…
Clearbanc tightens belt following new cashflow product for COVID-impacted companies
Toronto-based revenue share investor Clearbanc has launched a new product to support entrepreneurs facing a finance crunch…
Inkblot Therapy raises additional $700,000, bringing private placement to $1.7 million CAD
Toronto-based Inkblot Therapy, which uses matching algorithms to connect clients with mental health counsellors, has raised…
Startup jobs of the week: Digital Content Producer, HR Generalist, Agile Coach
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From…