3D printing: The future of art, retail, and outer space
In 2015, the crowd is being given even more power than before. There has been a seismic shift towards engaging and empowering…
Toronto
This Toronto startup is making it dead simple to rent unused parking spots, but City Hall doesn’t like it
Rover Parking, an app developed by a Toronto-based developer that connects drivers with unused parking spaces, has become the…
Facebook moving Canadian headquarters into MaRS
There is a new tenant that has leased space within the MaRS Discovery District. Announced this morning, MaRS has proudly shared…
Toronto-based Orderit acquired by Just Eat
Another small Canadian company has been acquired by an international behemoth. On Monday, Toronto-based online food ordering…
AskForTask launches upgraded iOS app, growing 40 per cent every month
AskforTask, the Canadian online marketplace helping users find local help in real time, has launched an upgraded iOS app and…
The Next Big Thing gets bigger with cohort and Toronto expansion
The Next Big Thing is a big deal for aspiring young Canadian entrepreneurs. Created by serial entrepreneurs Meredith…
500px raises $13 million Series B to capture Chinese market
500px announced today that it has closed a $13 million Series B round led by strategic investor Visual China Group. All major…
GroupBy Inc. receives $3 million investment from BEST Funds
BEST Funds, a partnership between Toronto-based private equity/venture capital firm’s B.E.S.T. Active 365 Fund LP and Tier…
BattleHack Toronto 2015 winners move on to San Jose finals
After 24 hours of designing, coding and sleeplessness at the MaRS Discovery District, the winners of Toronto’s BattleHack…
Homejoy decides to shut down operations July 31st
Following its decision to “pause” Canadian operations back in December, cleaning services company Homejoy is completely…
Wealthsimple now allows Canadians to open investment accounts from their mobile device
Toronto-based Wealthsimple recently received a $30 million investment to follow its mission to “to make smart, simple,…
ARHT Media’s “HumaGram” is the future of consumer engagement
Tucked away in a remote office north of Toronto is a Toronto-based startup called ARHT Media. You’ve probably never heard…
Virtual Reality North: A look at the major VR players in Canada
Virtual reality is about to hit the mainstream hard, with major players like Google, Sony, Samsung, Microsoft and Facebook…
Slyce-powered Craves wants to bridge gap between the styles you see & the clothing you shop
“Where did you get that?” It’s a question cooed at parties and in powder rooms, often asked by women, the tone edged…
BrainStation finds new home in old Global Village hostel
The 150-year-old heritage building at King and Spadina, most well-known as the former site of the Global Village Backpackers…