Vector Institute, U of T ‘redouble efforts,’ invest in new deep learning faculty
The Vector Institute, on Wednesday, announced plans to work with the University of Toronto to hire three new tenure-stream…
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Uber Canada says layoffs do not change company’s hiring targets
Following news that Uber has laid off around 350 employees across a variety of teams, affecting Canada and the US, BetaKit…
Converge Technology Solutions acquires US-based Essextec
Toronto-based Converge Technology Solutions has acquired Essex Technology Group (Essextec), a New Jersey-based cloud, cognitive,…
Ritual expands into first non-English speaking markets
Ritual, the Toronto-based food ordering and mobile pickup app, announced on Monday that the company has expanded international…
Convictional closes $3 million CAD as it looks to disrupt B2B trade
Toronto-based Convictional, a startup with a B2B ecommerce platform to help vendors and brands manage inventory, has raised…
How SnapTravel leverages its Valley roots to keep tech talent in Canada
Once regarded as a siphon for talent to Silicon Valley, Toronto and Waterloo have become important beachheads for both Canadian…
Startup jobs of the week: React Developer, Full Stack Engineer, UX Research Intern
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From…
Dialogue publicly launches virtual mental health program
Telehealth startup Dialogue is launching the second phase of its Stress Management and Well-Being program, which offers resources…
Microsoft Reactor launch marks Toronto’s latest global startup addition
On Tuesday, Microsoft officially opened its newest Reactor hub at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, marking the first…
BFS Capital opens new data science, engineering hub in Toronto
US-based small business lending company BFS Capital has opened a new data science and engineering hub in Toronto. BFS noted…
TWG’s Chris Eben becomes CEO, Andrés Aquino executive chair
TWG has made changes to its executive team, with Chris Eben taking on the role of CEO and Andrés Aquino assuming the role…
Innovate Financial Health launching FinTech accelerator with Capital One
Innovate Financial Health, a national nonprofit that supports technology that improves Canadians’ financial health, is…
BMO invests $5 million in U of T lab combining AI and the arts
This morning, BMO announced that it is making a $5 million investment in a new University of Toronto lab called the BMO Lab…
MaRS Catalyst Fund rebrands to Amplify Capital, targets $30 million Fund II
MaRS Catalyst Fund is rebranding to Amplify Capital and launching a second seed-stage impact tech venture fund, with a target…
Bitcoin company Hut 8 Mining first to trade on TSX via new listing initiative
This week, Hut 8 Mining Corp., a cryptocurrency mining and blockchain infrastructure company headquartered in Toronto, announced…