Boom and goConfirm launch new products from experienced #CDNtech leaders
Ex-Shopify execs spice up remote meetings, while Wave alumni launch an AI scam detector.
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Interac acquires “key employees,” exclusive Canadian rights to payments personalizer Vouchr
Vouchr allows users to attach personalized multimedia notifications to money transfers.
Forcen closes $8.35 million in funding to develop its touch-tech for robots
The round was co-led by Brightspark Ventures and BDC Capital’s Deep Tech Venture Fund.
AutoAlign spins off from Armilla AI, launches firewall solution for LLMs
The solution guards against AI flaws while evolving alongside LLMs.
Across-the-pond acquisitions: Descartes acquires ASD, HR Path acquires GroupeX
Descartes continues its acquisition spree while GroupeX joins HR Path’s growing Canadian portfolio.
Swtch Energy secures $27.2 million USD to continue deployment of EV chargers for multi-unit buildings
Round leader Blue Earth Capital said Swtch’s focus is a market opportunity to grow the clean energy economy.
Contango Digital Assets closes $5 million for “Blockchain x AI” seed fund
Backed by WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka, the fund seeks to support projects using both blockchain and AI.
DMZ receives $500,000 grant to expand Basecamp program for student entrepreneurs
To date, Basecamp has helped over 365 students launch 151 startups.
Untether AI to collaborate with semiconductor giant Arm on smart vehicle solutions
Untether says its energy efficient architecture is needed to support next-gen vehicles.
Pinterest is on a Toronto hiring spree to scoop up AI talent
CTO Jeremy King says company aims to use AI and ML to make Pinterest more “shoppable.”
Riskthinking.AI selected by OSFI to provide financial institutions with climate risk data
Exercise aims to encourage FIs to adopt sound climate risk management practices.
Define Capital closes $20 million to acquire and nurture profitable niche software companies
New Toronto private equity fund aims to follow in Constellation’s footsteps.
Eirene raises $4.1-million seed round to simplify end-of-life solutions
Funding will support Eirene’s expansion into the US.
Cohere introduces new LLM for businesses alongside Microsoft Azure collaboration
Enterprise-focused OpenAI competitor is reportedly in talks to raise at least $500 million at $5 billion valuation.
Meet the Y Combinator Winter 2024 cohort startups with Canadian roots
W24 participants include Senso, DraftAid, AgentHub, GovernGPT, Datacurve, and more.