AI startup Voiceflow raises $15 million USD to help companies collaborate on customer-service agents
Voiceflow says it makes it easy for AI to say to customers: “How can I help you today?”
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1Password only Canadian company to crack Bessemer, Salesforce Ventures’ 2023 Cloud 100 list
OpenAI takes number one spot in list of top 100 private cloud firms.
EventMobi acquires US-based virtual events platform Run The World
The deal comes as demand for virtual gatherings has fallen from pandemic highs.
Google Canada commits $2.5-million grant to NPower Canada to help 5,000 job-seekers develop tech skills
This grant enables NPower to integrate Google Career Certificates in its programs.
After only four years in market, OMERS Ventures is pulling out of Europe to focus on North America
North America is “best positioned to weather the current and future economic storms,” said global managing partner Damien…
Brookfield and Sequoia Heritage’s reported new fund is well-positioned to scoop up discount tech startups
Valuations are down and Canadian companies are filling for insolvency at a 10-year high.
Canadian startup struggles continue as Silofit closes up shop, Top Hat and Fable cut staff
Trio joins growing list of Canadian tech firms that have restructured or ceased operating during the downturn.
Samsung, Hyundai, Kia back AI chip manufacturer Tenstorrent in $100-million USD round
Tenstorrent receives major backing from strategic investors ahead of planned Series D round next year.
Graphite Ventures closes $110-million Fund IV as firm builds its national presence
Graphite has added Albertan LPs and VCs, and recently invested in Montréal-based Maxa.
Part3 serves North American construction mega-projects. With new funding, “the vision is bigger”
Toronto startup has secured $2.8 million, backing from Levelset founder to streamline construction admin.
DeFi company Wellfield inks deal to acquire crypto custodian Brane Trust
Canadian crypto consolidation continues with Toronto, Ottawa firms set to join forces.
Foxquilt raises $12 million to expand small business insurance solution in North America
Foxquilt uses data analytics and AI to match businesses with insurance products.
Vital Biosciences reveals desktop blood-testing device with funding from OpenAI, Salesforce CEOs
After the bloody mess at Theranos, Vital is among the new wave of startups developing accessible diagnostics.
Long-time VP and product leader Satish Kanwar departs Shopify
Kanwar steps down 10 years after Shopify’s Jet Cooper acquisition.