iNovia launches Empower Initiative to support founders from underrepresented groups in tech
To help early-stage founders get support and resources, iNovia has launched the Empower initiative, an office hours program…
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TribalScale names former Tangerine CEO as executive-in-residence of Financial Services Venture Studio
TribalScale has announced two new leaders of the Financial Services vertical of its Venture Studio. TribalScale launched the…
Gov’t dedicating $500,000 to Canada-India exchange program for women founders
The Canadian government is investing $500,000 towards a program that helps Indian and Canadian women entrepreneurs expand into…
Wealthsimple raises $65 million from Power Financial, bringing total investment to $165 million
Robo-advisor Wealthsimple has raised $65 million, bringing the company’s total investment to $165 million. The company…
Zoom.AI now integrating AI assistant with Microsoft Teams, Office 365
Toronto-based Zoom.AI has now found a major partner in Microsoft, as the company announces its integration into Microsoft Teams…
Braingrid raises $2.5 million to grow analytics platform for the cannabis industry
Toronto-based Braingrid, which offers a solution to help cannabis producers measure growth, has raised $2.5 million in an effort…
Borealis AI launches graduate fellowship program to create more AI talent
RBC’s AI lab Borealis AI has launched a graduate fellowship program with the goal of building more AI talent in Canada.…
Naborly launches free tenant screening to combat housing discrimination
Naborly is now offering unlimited free credit reports and background checks to tenants, landlords, and property managers in…
Canadian Securities Exchange building blockchain-based platform for securities clearing and settlement
The Canadian Securities Exchange is planning to launch a securities clearing and settlement platform based in blockchain technology.…
Today in AI: Toronto-based DeepLearni.ng joins Vector Institute, NextAI expands program to Montreal
Several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features to make strides in AI. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
Great-West Life contributing $300,000 to Creative Destruction Lab
Canadian insurance giant Great-West Life announced that it is contributing $300,000 over three years to the Creative Destruction…
GM launches carsharing app in Toronto
Torontonians looking for a quicker way to rent vehicles have a new digital solution on the market, courtesy of General Motors.…
Katherine Homuth back in founder mode with new startup Sheerly Genius
After a year of research and development, two-time founder Katherine Homuth has taken to Kickstarter to launch Sheerly Genius,…
Loopio raises $11 million CAD to help enterprises streamline the RFP process
Toronto-based Loopio has raised $11 million CAD from Boston-based OpenView, an expansion stage VC fund. Loopio wants to use…
Frank And Oak raises $20 million to invest in personalized shopping features
Montreal-based Frank And Oak has raised $20 million as it looks to grow its business both in-store and online. The funding…