#paid’s Bryan Gold shares fundraising lessons at #TechTO
Raising a round of funding is one of the most time-consuming and stressful processes for a founder. During a recent TechTO…
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Former Blue Jays slugger José Bautista invests in Endy
Former Blue Jays player and six-time MLB All-Star José Bautista is officially an investor in Toronto-based mattress startup…
Toronto-based PinPoint acquired by Descartes Systems Group for $15 million
Descartes Systems Group has acquired Toronto-based PinPoint, which allows users to collect real-time location information on…
#FinTechCA argues AI will prevent financial crime on crypto platforms
Last week, the Digital Finance Institute hosted the FinTech Canada conference, which put a lens on the technologies set to…
Digital Main Street launches across Ontario to help small businesses adopt digital practices
Just under two years after launching in Toronto, Digital Main Street, an online program targeting main street businesses, has…
Siri Agrell named OneEleven Toronto managing director
Siri Agrell, the former director of strategic initiatives for Toronto Mayor John Tory’s office, has joined OneEleven…
Coinsquare set to expand to Europe in Q4 2018
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare announced it is set to expand into Europe in Q4 2018. Coinsquare customers in Europe will…
Wattpad releases diversity and inclusion survey results, encourages Canadian tech to do same
Wattpad has released the results of its 2018 Diversity and Inclusion survey, which aims to break down the identities of those…
Today in cannabis: Leaf Forward accepting applications for accelerator, GrowUp hosting hackathon
Several companies and initiatives in the cannabis space have made announcements launching new accelerators and announcing hackathons.…
Today in funding ($400,000): MadLipz, Parlay
Two Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…
Canvass Analytics raises $6.5 million CAD from Google’s Gradient Ventures
Toronto-based Canvass Analytics has raised $6.5 million CAD from Google’s AI-focused Gradient Ventures, the firm’s…
Swob aims to connect students with employers with its “Tinder for jobs”
Searching for part-time jobs during the school year or securing a full-time summer position can be challenging for many high…
Ex-Shopify leaders launch $10 million angel fund Ramen Ventures
A new $10 million angel fund founded by two ex-Shopify leaders is hoping to give back to the Toronto tech ecosystem by helping…
Nomz, Crescendo named outstanding ventures at NEXT Canada Venture Day
This week, 12 of NEXT Canada’s ventures pitched at the organization’s eighth annual Venture Day, which included an…
Wealthsimple launching zero-commission stock trading service in Canada
Robo-advisor Wealthsimple announced it is launching a new trading service in Canada, which will allow users to buy, sell, and…