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Bonsai has laid off around two-thirds of staff over last two months
The CEO cited market volatility despite Bonsai raising $21 million this year.
MaRS, KPMG Canada partner to launch Climate Impact Accelerator
The accelerator aims to connect corporations with cleantech startups to advance climate innovation.
Collision’s Paddy Cosgrave talks Shopify, tech downturns, and meaningful connections
Unpacking a sophisticated global perspective on Canadian tech.
Collision unveils 28 Canadian startups shortlisted for pitch competition
Collision expects to see 35,000 attendees in-person after two years of being online.
Plobal Apps raises $8.5 million in Bessemer-led round to scale mobile e-commerce app for Shopify merchants
With $14 million in total funding, Plobal wants to go global.
Altrio secures $8 million to double headcount, bolster real estate investment software
Altrio claims its users include two of the world largest real estate investors.
After hiring freeze, Wealthsimple makes staff cuts
Approximately 13 percent of Wealthsimple staff are affected by the cuts.
Wave CEO Kirk Simpson to step down three years after acquisition by H&R Block
Former Mastercard, Afterpay exec Zahir Khoja will replace Simpson.
Snowman gaming studio spinout Pok Pok closes $3.9 million CAD to help kids learn through play
Apple Design Award-winning Pok Pok has secured backing from gaming VCs.
RBC pens private open banking partnerships with Plaid, Yodlee
With open banking in development, why are Canada’s banks signing private agreements?
Babbly secures $3.2 million CAD to scale speech development software for children
The Toronto startup aims to decipher babies’ babbling.
FinTech Nuula launches app in Canada in partnership with Caary and OneVest
Nuula is building a partner ecosystem to serve local small businesses globally.
CapIntel closes $14.2 million CAD Series A to fuel US expansion of wealth management sales platform
With help of US-based FinTech Collective, CapIntel aims to build on Canadian growth.
GoBolt buys same-day delivery startup BoxKnight to accelerate move into small parcel space
Acquisition comes as GoBolt looks to win big in US fulfillment market.