Phoenix Fire launches angel fund focused on women entrepreneurs
“We need to make sure that everybody has a seat at the table.”
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Market watch: Nuvei, VerticalScope, Magnet Forensics
Nuvei posts strong Q4, 2021 earnings as VerticalScope, Magnet see mixed results.
UofT spinout Halt AI launches tool to measure brands’ diversity across social media
Halt AIâs co-founders previously worked at AR beauty tech firm ModiFace.
Portage Ventures closes $788.5 million CAD for third FinTech fund
Portage claims the early stage FinTech fund is one of the largest in the world.
Bioscience startup Mikra secures $8.5 million CAD to launch its nutraceutical gel
Mikra claims its product will help boost energy and mental focus on a cellular level.
Somm acquires last-minute restaurant reservation app Dinr to move beyond wine recommendation
Somm describes Dinr deal as âpart of a bigger visionâ for the wine-focused startup.
DealMaker acquires Ridge Growth Agency to bolster capital raising platform
Ridge brings DealMaker closer to becoming a âone-stop-shopâ for raising capital.
Led by Serena Williamsâ venture fund, Calico closes $2.6 million CAD to help D2C fashion brands manage their supply chain
Calico’s founder is building the tool she wishes she had for her own D2C brands.
Key raises $11 million to pilot home co-ownership platform in new Canadian, US markets
Key claims a waitlist of nearly 5,000 people for its service.
iRestify closes $6 million to bring building maintenance solution to the US
This is iRestifyâs third seed round in four years, following a series of pivots.
Quantum Algorithms Institute, Xanadu team up to increase talent pipeline in quantum computing
Xanadu also announced a partnership with semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries.
Mayday marks calendar year with $3.8 million CAD to help remote workers improve their time management
Amid a saturated market, Jeremy Bell doesnât want to just âbuild another calendar.â
Family that formerly co-owned Toronto Star behind new social venture, Hvr Technologies
Hvr wants to create revenue sharing for bloggers, publishers.
The Group Ventures secures $20 million for Fund II to invest in Canadian, Israeli tech startups
The Group Venturesâ portfolio includes MindBridge and Flybits.
Questrade launches online mortgage service QuestMortgage
Mortgages could be a differentiator for Questrade amid Wealthsimple competition.