Bunz launches rewards program, calls it a cryptocurrency
Toronto-based Bunz has launched a digital points rewards currency called BTZ. BTZ can be used within the trading and bartering…
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Brightspark now open to accredited investors through wealth management firms
Brightspark has opened up its platform to include accredited investors through wealth management firms. Brightspark said that…
Wealthsimple launches savings account
Wealthsimple has launched a savings account, its first product outside of investing. The company said benefits of the Smart…
Dash MD raises $500,000 to help hospitals communicate aftercare to patients
When University of Waterloo student Zack Fisch broke his leg found himself in the emergency room, he had an otherwise normal…
Wattpad announces Dexter Ong as Wattpad Studios’ head of Asia
Wattpad has announced that Dexter Ong will act as its head of Asia for Wattpad Studios, the company’s arm dedicated to…
Today in crypto: OMERS Ventures joins OB1 investment, Mogo launches MogoCrypto
This week, several Canadian institutions and companies made strides in the cryptocurrency space in Canada. Here’s the latest…
Women’s coworking space The Wing opening first Canadian location in Toronto
A New York-based coworking space for women is set to open its first Canadian location in Toronto. According to a report from…
OneEleven and Aviva Canada announce five startups accepted into insurtech growth program
OneEleven has announced the five startups that have been accepted into its insurtech growth program, which it is hosting in…
Today in acquisitions: Warner Music Group acquires Sodatone, QuickTapSurvey acquired by undisclosed US buyer
Over the past few weeks, several companies have made announcements on acquiring startups. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
Healthy Pets raises $500,000 for veterinary telemedicine service
Toronto-based Healthy Pets has launched with $500,000 in seed funding from Arlene Dickinson’s District Ventures Capital.…
AI could help doctors make better healthcare decisions and treat patients proactively
While artificial intelligence gets a lot of attention for its capacity to transform wide-ranging industries, it’s difficult…
Today in key hires: Coconut Software adds chief revenue officer, ChefHero hires new VP of marketing
Over the past week, three Toronto-based companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s…
Swift Medical raises $11.6 million to help healthcare facilities manage wound care
Toronto-based Swift Medical has secured $11.6 million in funding led by Data Collective in Palo Alto, Californa. The funding…
KPMG report: Toronto ranks among the fastest-growing global technology innovation hubs
According to KPMG’s Global Innovation Report, Toronto is set up to be one of the world’s leading technology innovation…
Evichat wins $40,000 top prize at Legal Innovation Zone’s AI Challenge
Ryerson University’s Legal Innovation Zone has unveiled the winners of its AI Legal Challenge, which was held in partnership…