Today in hires: Vena Solutions, FounderFuel, Sagard Holdings
Recently, three Canadian organizations have announced new members to their teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is joining and…
Toronto
Shopify cancels annual developer conference Unite amid concerns over COVID-19
On Friday, Shopify announced it is cancelling the “in-person elements” of Shopify Unite, its annual conference…
Waterfront Toronto endorses most Sidewalk Labs innovations, as expert panel highlights challenges
The panel advising Waterfront Toronto on the development of Quayside says there are still challenges with Sidewalk Labs’s…
Inside Planswell’s messy relaunch, three months after bankruptcy
In an email to investors and former employees obtained by BetaKit, Planswell co-founder and CEO Eric Arnold said he is “launching…
Report suggests making 407 autonomous vehicle highway, other ways prepare Toronto area for autonomous future
As Canada prepares for an autonomous future, Toronto will need to scale its deployment of autonomous vehicles (AV), according…
Georgian Partners raises first Canadian venture fund valued at over $1 billion CAD
Toronto-based Georgian Partners has secured $1.1 billion CAD ($850 million USD) for its fifth fund, making the private venture…
Toronto biotech startup plays role in “critical breakthrough” in coronavirus research
Toronto-based Structura Biotechnology, which develops machine learning algorithms and scientific software for biology research…
How Furnishr Grew to $1 Million in Annual Revenue
The ‘Startup Growth Series’ showcases stories of entrepreneurs that have overcome obstacles in order to expand their businesses…
Today in hires: ModiFace, Vistara Capital
In the past few weeks, two tech organizations have announced new members joining their teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is…
mCloud Technologies, MediaValet, VersaPay among TSX 2020 Venture 50
TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) has released the list of its top-performing companies, as part of its 2020 Venture 50 event. The…
Today in funding: ClaroNav, Appili Therapeutics
Two Canadian healthtech companies have announced fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised. ClaroNav…
Tech funding in the GTA reaches record $3.1 billion in 2019, report finds
Tech companies in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) surpassed $3 billion in investments last year, according to an ecosystem report…
Briza raises $3 million CAD as it looks to revolutionize commercial insurance
Briza, an insurance-as-a-service startup based in Toronto, has raised $3 million CAD ($2.3 million USD) in seed financing.…
Colliers’ and Techstars’ proptech accelerator opens applications for 2020 cohort
Real estate firm Colliers and Techstars have opened applications for the third year of their jointly-run proptech accelerator,…
CarbonCure, Smarter Alloys, E-Zn among winners of Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada initiative
Ten startups have been named the winners of the Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada initiative, a public-private project aimed…