Coinsquare announces $30 million in funding, new executive hires
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare has closed an equity financing round with Canaccord, raising a total of $30 million. Coinsquare…
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Today in key hires: Wiivv announces new VP, Smooth Commerce adds former CFL SVP to team
Today, two companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s added to their…
TribalScale launches $100 million Venture Studios program to co-create AI and blockchain startups
Toronto-based TribalScale has launched the $100 million Venture Studios program, which will create startups in the blockchain,…
Rubikloud hiring 60 people in Toronto to meet global demand for its service
Rubikloud is adding another 60 people to its Toronto office. The news comes just over a month after Rubikloud raised a $46…
Financeit hires 15-year Tangerine veteran as chief compliance officer
Toronto-based Financeit has hired a new chief compliance officer. “Dante’s expertise in legal and compliance will…
Today in FinTech: ATB Financial partners with SecureKey, Wealthbar launches new robo-advisor service
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
NEXT Canada opens applications for 2018 Next Founders program
Next Canada has launched applications for its 2018 Next Founders program. Next Founders will accept 20 founders for its May…
Report ranks Canada third in top 10 startup ecosystems worldwide
Swiss-based startup StartupBlink, which is working to develop a map of the global startup ecosystem, has released a report…
RBC’s Borealis AI boosts Toronto lab with two new senior researchers
Borealis AI has added new senior researchers to its team. The RBC-led AI lab is welcoming University of Waterloo professor…
Techstars announces first cohort for Toronto accelerator
Techstars has announced the first cohort of companies accepted into its accelerator in Toronto. According to the Financial…
OneEleven launches insurtech growth program with Aviva Canada
Toronto-based OneEleven has launched an insurtech growth program with insurance company Aviva Canada. The four-month program…
RBC wants to tackle the challenges of being a product manager with FutureMakers event
On February 7, RBC is hosting its FutureMakers talk focused on the challenges of being a product manager with key takeaways…
Elevate Techfest returns in September with expanded impact startup pitch competition, corporate buyer zone
Elevate Toronto has rebranded to Elevate Techfest, and announced its plans for this year’s tech festival in Toronto.…
Drop closes $25.8 million Series A, repatriates former Airbnb exec
Toronto-based Drop announced today that it has closed a $25.8 million CAD Series A round ($21 million USD), led by New Enterprise…
TechStars launches accelerator in Toronto with Colliers, partners with Dentons
Colliers is launching an accelerator with TechStars in Toronto focused on real estate technology. “Disruptive changes in…