Techstars launches first Canadian accelerator in Toronto
Techstars is setting up its first Canadian location in Toronto. Founder and co-CEO of Techstars David Brown — who hails from…
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Rubikloud stresses long-term approach to securing clients following partnership with international beauty retailer
In almost any industry imaginable, incumbents are eager to take advantage of the lean solutions coming out of startups. But…
Today in funding ($17.8M): Appili Therapeutics, Enbala Power Network, Sofdesk
This week, several Canadian startups made significant funding announcements. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and…
DMZ launches insurtech accelerator program with Aviva Canada
The DMZ has launched a four-month accelerator program for insurtech startups with Aviva Canada, a property and casualty insurance…
Executive director Abdullah Snobar explains how the DMZ became North America’s top incubator
Since the DMZ was known as the Digital Media Zone, the Toronto-based incubator has been working to support Canadian startups…
SmartTones wants to help TV broadcasters connect with mobile audiences
SmartTones, a recent pitch on The Disruptors, wants to give advertisers and broadcasters the ability to deliver personalized…
Dwello wants to take on the “last stand” of cheques with rent payment platform
For property managers and landlords who manage multiple properties and tenants, it can be overwhelming to track payments and…
Following $400 million BlueCat exit to US firm, co-founder Michael Hyatt rejects idea that Canadians sell too early
After 15 years of building and growing, BlueCat Networks has been sold to US private equity giant Madison Dearborn Partners…
Robin sole Canadian startup accepted to Techstars Music inaugural accelerator program
Robin, a Toronto-based startup that provides a personal concierge for concerts and live events, has been selected to participate…
Today in company updates: Finaeo, BuildDirect, Mogo, Wattpad
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
Roadmunk raises $1.5 million to help companies visualize their product roadmap
Toronto-based Roadmunk, which provides a visual platform allowing organizations to collaborate on their product roadmap, raised…
Collage raises $5 million from Diagram to sate insurance industry’s appetite for digital solutions
“Our thesis is that all small businesses should have benefits.” It’s a simple thesis, but one that’s driven…
#smallrooms Podcast: Matthew Liebowitz of Plaza Ventures on growth investing
Rob Kenedi has a coffee with Matthew Liebowitz, partner at Plaza Ventures. Liebowitz talks about their approach to growth investing…
Today in company updates: TransPod, Absolute, Equibit
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new products, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
CEO Allen Lau explains Wattpad’s plot twist on #TheDisruptors
On the latest episode of The Disruptors, co-host Amber Kanwar sat down with Wattpad CEO Allen Lau to discuss how the company…