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…
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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…
BlueCat exec Stephen Devito takes on CEO role as Michael Harris steps down
Toronto computer and network security company BlueCat has a new CEO, with chief financial and operating officer Stephen Devito…
Wealthsimple launches cryptocurrency platform
Toronto-based FinTech startup Wealthsimple has launched its cryptocurrency platform, which provides users with commission-free…
VentureLAB receives $370,000 through federal women entrepreneurship fund
VentureLAB, a tech and innovation hub based in the Greater Toronto Area, has received a $370,000 investment from the federal…
Power Corp acquires stake in Northleaf Capital through subsidiaries
Great-West Lifeco and Mackenzie Financial Corporation, a subsidiary of IGM Financial, are acquiring a non-controlling interest…
Baby goods marketplace Rebelstork raises $2 million seed round
Toronto-based e-commerce startup Rebelstork, which has developed an online marketplace for buying and selling baby gear, has…
As it launches savings accounts, Koho looks to increase “appeal and utility” as challenger bank
Challenger bank Koho is launching the newest evolution of its FinTech product line as it looks to increase its appeal to a…
Virtual care software startup OnCall Health raises $7.9 million CAD Series A
Toronto-based startup OnCall Health, which provides virtual care software to healthcare providers, has raised a $7.9 million…
Matthew Lombardi tapped as new head of OneEleven
Matthew Lombardi has been named the new head of the new OneEleven, BetaKit has learned. BetaKit has confirmed with multiple…
EdTech startup Edsby raises $5.3 million Series A
Edsby, a Toronto-based EdTech startup that offers a digital learning and data platform for K-12 education, has closed $5.3…
Ownr, Staples, Shopify, Moneris launch $200,000 fund for entrepreneur hopefuls
Toronto-based startup Ownr, which offers a solution allowing users to register or incorporate a business in Canada, has partnered…
Maple raises $75 million from Loblaw
Toronto-based telemedicine startup Maple has raised $75 million CAD from Loblaw Companies Limited through its subsidiary, Shoppers…