RBC #FutureMakers tackles quantum computing’s uncertain, yet compelling, future
Quantum computing may sound like an intimidating topic, but the aim of the November edition of RBC FutureMakers Talks was to…
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Vector Institute adds five new faculty members
Toronto’s AI-focused Vector Institute has announced five new faculty members from across Canada. The new faculty brings…
Uber could be looking into grocery delivery in Toronto
A new job posting on Uber’s Linkedin page suggests that the ride-hailing company is looking into grocery delivery in Toronto.…
Endy to be acquired by Sleep Country Canada for $89 million
Toronto-based mattress company Endy is being acquired by Sleep Country Canada for $89 million. The deal is comprised of $63.7…
Ratehub acquires MoneySense
Toronto-based Ratehub has acquired personal finance magazine MoneySense. The deal is expected to close on December 1, 2018,…
Blue J Legal raises $9.3 million CAD to expand legal platform to the US
Toronto-based Blue J Legal has raised $9.3 million CAD in a series A round. The round was led by Relay Ventures, with participation…
ModiFace launches first app after L’Oreal acquisition
Beauty AR company ModiFace has launched a Virtual Nail Salon app for iPhone, enabling photo-realistic augmented reality simulation…
Capital One’s Gift the Code shows that both simple and complex tech solutions require user focus
Gift the Code is an annual hackathon run by Capital One dedicated to solving problems for non-profit and charity organizations…
Former Goldmoney subsidiary Menē goes live on the TSX
Jewelry company Menē has announced that it has commenced trading on the TSX Venture Exchange. The company has begun trading…
Patriot One acquiring threat recognition software EhEye
Toronto-based Patriot One Technologies is set to acquire New Brunswick-based EhEye, a video threat recognition software company.…
Digital Finance Institute announces FinTech & AI Awards winners
The Digital Finance Institute has announced the winners of its 4th annual Canadian FinTech & AI Awards, which recognize…
Applications for $50,000 TiEQuest 2019 competition now open
TiE Toronto has opened applications to TiEQuest 2019, its pitch competition open to startups at all stages. The competition…
Brizi CEO Anna Hu shares smart fundraising strategies at #TechTO
Getting lead investors to commit to a funding round can be incredibly tricky for any startup big or small – most of the…
Betterez appoints Porter Airlines CCO Michael Deluce to board of directors
Toronto-based Betterez, a company that builds cloud-based ticketing and reservations systems in the ground travel industry,…
Accenture opens Toronto innovation hub, plans to hire 800 Canadian tech workers
This morning, Accenture opened an innovation hub, with a commitment to add 800 technology jobs in Canada by the end of 2020…