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…
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Toronto-based ItsMe CEO charged with six counts of voyeurism
Peter Forde, the 39-year-old CEO of Toronto-based startup ItsMe, has been charged with six counts of voyeurism. Toronto police…
Hubba faces personnel changes as company continues pivot from enterprise to independent retail
Hubba recently laid off nine members of its staff, BetaKit has learned. The layoffs took place across departments, including…
Nest Wealth launches platform to help small businesses provide group RRSP plans
Toronto-based Nest Wealth has launched Nest Wealth at Work, a solution providing group RRSP plans to small and medium-sized…
WWTO merges with AWE with new focus on augmented reality
After four years of running the We Are Wearables community, founder Tom Emrich has announced that We Are Wearables is merging…
TMX and Paycase launching cryptocurrency brokerage services
TMX’s Shorcan Digital Currency Network is partnering with Toronto-based Paycase to launch a new cryptocurrency brokerage…
Sidewalk Toronto is still figuring out how to govern and protect privacy
Sidewalk Labs is currently in the process of negotiating provisions to guarantee the privacy and respectful use of the data…
Toronto-based Green Tank Technologies raises $4.3 million from Snoop Dogg
Toronto-based vape manufacturer Green Tank Technologies has raised a $4.3 million seed round from Toronto-based Green Acre…
Today in key hires: Bench hires ex-Hootsuite leads, Rangle.io announces new exec creative director
Over the past several weeks, two companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s added…
Global Skills Hub wants to help Canadian companies hire international talent
A new company has launched to help Canadian companies find international talent as they scale. Co-founded by TWG founder Dominic…
Salesforce hosting Dreampitch competition in Toronto with $130,000 funding prize
Salesforce is looking for Canadian startups to enter its Dreampitch competition in Toronto, which includes a $130,000 CAD funding…
L’Oreal acquires Toronto-based AR company ModiFace
L’Oreal has acquired Toronto-based ModiFace, according to a report from Reuters. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.…
Amid regulatory uncertainty, Coinsquare’s CEO is focused on expanding services while gaining public trust
Coinsquare CEO Cole Diamond says he gets anxious about being perceived as doing too much. But it’s not enough for him to…
WeWork plans to open 20 more locations in Toronto by 2020
WeWork is planning to open 20 more locations in Toronto by 2020, according to a report from Bloomberg. “The bottom line is,…
DMZ wants to raise $1 million for Ryerson student-led startups
The DMZ wants to raise $1 million over four years for The Sandbox Student Grant, which aims to support student-led startup…