Michael Sfalcin joins Yaletown Partners as Principal
Venture capital firm Yaletown Partners has announced that Michael Sfalcin has joined the company as Principal in its Toronto office. “Michael has the perfect…
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Deloitte to be the sole tenant of Vancouver’s new Spaces location
Amsterdam-based Spaces, which specializes in creative workspaces, recently announced that Deloitte will be its only tenant at its new Vancouver location. Deloitte has a…
WeedMD and BLOCKStrain announce cannabis strain verification program
Toronto-based WeedMD, a federally-licensed producer and distributor of cannabis, along with Vancouver-based BLOCKStrain, have launched what the companies say is a first-of-its-kind strain validation…
Vancouver’s Jane Software raises $2 million in debt financing from CIBC
BC-based Jane Software Inc., a cloud-based clinic management software company, has closed $2 million in debt financing from CIBC Innovation Banking. Jane, operating out…
Mojio announces vehicle emergency response solution at CES
At CES 2019, Vancouver-based Mojio and German multinational Bosch revealed a jointly developed emergency response solution which offers crash recognition and emergency call response…
Voyager Capital adds Meredith Powell as first Canadian venture partner
Cascadia-focused investor Voyager Capital has hired Meredith Powell as first its dedicated Canadian venture partner. Powell is a long-time investor and entrepreneur, as well…
Meal kit delivery service Fresh Prep raises $3.3 million
Vancouver-based meal kit delivery service Fresh Prep has closed its first round of financing, raising $3.3 million through a mix of equity and debt…
Three 3D development startups get funding from Innovative Solutions Canada
In December 2017, as part of the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) challenge program, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) launched the 3D Printing…
Outside Toronto: The Unsung Canadian Cities Leading AI Innovation
Robin Grosset, Chief Technical Officer at MindBridge Ai, spoke about the future of AI at SAAS NORTH in Ottawa earlier this week. Here’s a…
Connection Silicon Valley announces Canadian Women’s Network fall cohort
Connection Silicon Valley has announced its fall cohort of startups accepted into the Canadian Women’s Network. The Canadian Women’s Network aims to help Canadian…
Calgary-based Communo acquires LocalSolo freelance network
Calgary-based Communo has acquired Vancouver-based LocalSolo, an online network for freelancers. The acquisition is the first for Communo, as it opens a Vancouver office,…
Precision OS raises $2.3 million to build VR simulations for surgery
Precision OS has raised $2.3 million in its Series A led by Davos-based AO Invest, alongside other undisclosed investors. Precision OS provides orthopedic surgical…
Apply Digital launches Ventures program to help startups bring products to market
Vancouver-based digital product studio Apply Digital has launched Apply Ventures to provide startups with digital resources to bring product to market. Apply Digital’s senior…