Planswell raises $7 million to develop financial planning platform
Toronto-based Planswell, which allows Canadians to build free financial plans, has raised an additional $7 million in its seed…
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#MoveTheDial and TechTO announce new Summits
This week, #MoveTheDial has announced a global summit, while TechTO has paired up with Venture Out to host PrideTechTO. Here’s…
Wattpad Studios grows LA presence with new director of content development and production
Wattpad announced that it has appointed Lindsey Ramey as Wattpad Studios’ director of content development and production.…
Sage Franch provides a list of Singularity-proof career paths at #FutureMakers
With a news story on job-stealing AI and automation popping up seemingly every week, anxiety about emerging technologies advancing…
With new partnership, Startup Train returns to provide mentorship and connections to Startupfest
For the seventh year in a row, the Startup Train is returning to bring Toronto-based startups to Montreal’s Startupfest,…
Highline BETA launches program to fast track corporate-startup partnerships
Highline BETA has announced the launch of a new program meant to create more connections between large corporations and the…
Ritual raises $90 million CAD Series C
Toronto-based food ordering app Ritual has raised $90 million CAD ($70 million USD) in a Series C led by Georgian Partners.…
500px announces distribution partnership with Getty Images
500px has announced a distribution partnership with Getty Images, allowing 500px contributors to sell their images directly…
500 Startups is back in Canada with Neha Khera in charge
It’s been almost a year since 500 Canada announced to its portfolio via email the decision to terminate the fund’s investment…
AudaciousYou launches program to develop tech talent in Toronto
Toronto-based AI startup AudaciousYou has launched its Future Skills Accelerator program with the goal of creating new tech…
MaRS appoints Annette Verschuren as board of directors chair
The MaRS Discovery District in Toronto has appointed Annette Verschuren as the chair of its board of directors. Verschuren…
ecobee raises $47 million and announces new exec hires
Toronto-based ecobee has raised $47 million in a round led by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), AGL Energy,…
Today in FinTech: Onist partners with Quovo, TribalScale appoints financial services executive-in-residence
This week, two FinTechs have announced partnerships and new team members. Here’s the latest on these company updates. Onist…
Fuckup Nights Toronto presenting failure stories from health and life sciences innovators
On May 31, Fuckup Nights Toronto will host a special themed event focused on the health and life sciences sectors. Taking place…
With Vector Institute co-founder as advisor, integrate.ai wants to lead ethical AI
With Vector Institute co-founder Richard Zemel joining as an advisor, integrate.AI is hoping to position itself as a leader…