TechTO acquires Peerscale to broaden support for later-stage tech entrepreneurs
New CEO Marie Chevrier Schwartz sees Peerscale as the âgraduating class of the TechTO ecosystem.â
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Insurance giant Intact scoops up home maintenance startup Jiffy
Deal expected to expand Jiffyâs service to more Canadian markets.
Federal government reinvests in Scale-Up Platform with $47.5 million commitment to Invest Ottawa, MaRS, and Communitech
Scale-Up Platform offers regionally tailored programming for entrepreneurs in high-growth sectors.
Power marks up value of stake in Wealthsimple beyond 2021 peak
Hike to $2.2 billion reflects rise in public markets, Wealthsimpleâs performance, and an upcoming secondary deal.
Richa Mehta joins Radical Ventures as San Francisco-based partner
AI-focused VC firm launched a new $800-million USD growth fund in August.
1Password alters leadership with David Faugno appointed co-CEO alongside Jeff Shiner
Faugno was tapped to serve as the companyâs first-ever president and COO last year.
Neo Financialâs $360-million Series D features big names, unanswered questions
Shopify, Slack, PointClickCare, Roblox founders back FinTech scaleup in down round led by unnamed Chinese investor.
Addressing Canadaâs speed of financial innovation
Koho, Borrowell, Manzilâplus the Department of Financeâtalk product velocity, risks & opportunity.
Aron Levitz named co-president of Wattpad as #CDNtech executive turnover continues through the fall
Geordie Rose leaves CEO role at Sanctuary AI, becoming the second co-founder to depart this year.
WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka kidnapped, released after reportedly paying $1-million ransom
WonderFi says it is providing âfull cooperation to the Toronto Police Service on this active investigation.â
MedEssist offers pharmacists medication delivery through new partnership with Uber Direct
New integration is expected to let community pharmacies across North America outsource medication delivery.
Neo Financial snags top spot on Deloitteâs 2024 Technology Fast 50
This yearâs winners achieved an average three-year revenue growth of 3,559 percent.
Manzil acquires Aghaz to expand Halal financial solutions to the United States
Deal includes Aghazâs platform and status as a Registered Investment Advisor with the SEC.
Founders of Sysomos, Aislelabs find traction bringing their AI research to AEC
Workorb secures $2.6 million CAD to advance AI in architecture, engineering, construction sectors.
Shopify alums secure $7-million CAD seed round for AI mobile commerce platform Reactiv
Despite commitment to build in Canada, Reactiv chose more âambitiousâ US-based investors.