Raquel Urtasun launches new self-driving startup Waabi with $100 million CAD from top investors
Canadian artificial intelligence (AI) luminary Raquel Urtasun has moved on from Uber’s self-driving unit and launched her…
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Playmaker Capital begins trading on the TSX Venture Exchange
Toronto-based Playmaker Capital has officially commenced trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). Playmaker is trading under…
Adeptmind raises $7.5 million CAD to bridge gap between e-commerce and physical retail
Toronto-based retail software startup Adeptmind, which leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to improve online search for…
Elevate to receive $6.15 million in government funding for underrepresented tech workers program
Elevate is receiving around $6.15 million from the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto to support the non-profit tech…
Creative Destruction Lab launches neuroscience stream
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), a Canadian science and tech startup accelerator program, has launched a new stream focused…
Toronto tech CEO vows to rebuild, grow team after Gaza office destroyed in airstrike
The Gaza team of Toronto-based startup Open Screenplay is determined to continue work following the destruction of their office…
Mogo increases Coinsquare ownership stake for second time, gains ability to buy majority
Vancouver FinTech company Mogo has reached a deal to increase its ownership position in Coinsquare for the second time since…
Today in hires: Hootsuite, Goodfood, Thentia, HR4, more
Six Canadian organizations have brought on new team members to add to their teams, including Hootsuite, Goodfood, Thentia,…
DMZ unveils new programming model, consolidates Zone Startups Calgary
Ryerson University-based nonprofit DMZ has officially revealed its redesigned 18-month incubator program for early-stage companies,…
Today in funding: CubicFarms, Vetster, Metaspectral
Three Canadian tech startups have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money,…
VerticalScope files to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange
VerticalScope, a Toronto-based digital platform for online enthusiasts, has filed to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX),…
eSSENTIAL Accessibility secures $67 million CAD to meet increasing demand for accessible online content
Toronto-based software company eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA) has secured a nearly $67 million CAD ($55 million USD) investment…
Felix Health launches mental health service to meet rising demand during COVID-19
Toronto-based healthtech startup Felix Health has announced the launch of a new virtual mental health service, as it looks…
PartnerStack aims to capitalize on channel sales demand with $35 million CAD Series B round
Toronto-based startup PartnerStack has secured approximately $35 million CAD ($29 million USD) in Series B financing as it…
Crypto startup Ledn secures $36 million CAD from group including Reddit co-founder, hedge fund billionaire
Toronto-based Ledn, which offers financial services to cryptocurrency holders, has raised $36.1 million CAD ($30 million USD)…