Flinks partners with Merchant Advance Capital
Flinks, a financial API for banks and credit unions, announced a partnership with Merchant Advance Capital, an online lender…
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TimePlay raises $8 million Series A funding to expand movie theatre entertainment tech
Toronto-based TimePlay, which builds interactive experiences for cinemas and arenas, has raised its first tranche of Series…
Report: Gov’t VC firms must take data-driven approach to build world-class Canadian companies
A new study by the Impact Centre at the University of Toronto finds that while BDC’s venture capital arm and MaRS Investment…
Today in startup support: SheEO’s Radical Generosity Initiative, Spark Centre’s Ignite Competition
This week, Canadian startup organizations opened applications for pitch competitions and programs for entrepreneurs. Here’s…
Uber is testing self-driving cars in Toronto
Uber has deployed two autonomous cars to the streets of Toronto for testing, although only with human drivers behind the wheel.…
Wealthsimple launches new portfolio to help Muslims invest according to Islamic principles
Wealthsimple has launched a new investment portfolio dedicated to Muslim clients that avoid investing in business sectors like…
GoDaddy awards $5,000 seed money to three Canadian ventures
GoDaddy Canada announced the winners of its Life Fulfilling Ventures contest, which awards $5,000 in seed money to entrepreneurs…
Paycase plans to launch Canadian Bitcoin Exchange by end of year
Paycase is planning to launch a regulated Canadian Bitcoin exchange by the end of the year, according to the Financial Post.…
Your guide to Elevate Toronto
At its launch event in July at the top of the CN Tower, Toronto Mayor John Tory said that “Elevate Toronto will become a…
Screaming Power builds app to help City of Toronto monitor greenhouse gas emissions
Screaming Power, a company that makes applications for mobile energy monitoring, reporting and management, has provided the…
Techstars Toronto announces managing director, ability to grant Startup Visas
An avid tech community builder and evangelist, it can sometimes be hard to remember where you met Sunil Sharma first –…
Sipbar uses tech to power its on-demand bar service
When brothers Jack, Alex, and Dan Boyman wanted to get attention for their mobile restaurant app, Sip, they decided to host…
Today in retail: thisopenspace launches $30,000 fund, Handled launches personal shopping concierge in Toronto
This week, two Canadian startups in the retail space have announced new features and funds. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
BlueRock Therapeutics opens R&D and manufacturing hub in Toronto
BlueRock Therapeutics, which is developing cell therapies for degenerative diseases, is expanding its operations in Toronto…
Today in company updates: Sortable launches analytics tool, Highmark Interactive announces Olympic athlete advisors
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…