Lighthouse Labs, TechNL each secure over $20 million in federal funding for tech upskilling programs
Two orgs aim to train thousands of students to meet tech sector talent demands.
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Dapper Labs cuts another 20 percent of staff while fending off class action suit
The move marks Dapper Labs’ second round of layoffs since November as it contends with declining NFT sales.
Dapper Labs faces lawsuit claiming NBA Top Shot NFTs are securities
Judge denies Dapper Labs’ request to toss out proposed class action in February 22 decision.
Bidmii, SalonScale, Moves, TrojAI among 2023 cohort of Google’s Canadian accelerator
Previous cohort included MintList, Helcim, Fyyne.
Mining, energy companies lead TSXV’s list of 50 top-performing public companies
Newfoundland’s Kraken Robotics tops technology category.
BBTV secures $21.6 million CAD loan to pay off overdraft facility
“We have also allocated additional cushion to help withstand future macroeconomic uncertainty.”
Thinkific, WonderFi, VerticalScope face leadership changes following layoffs
Canadian tech companies hit with executive exodus amid sector downturn.
As unregulated crypto players collapse around the world, Netcoins expands into the US
Canadian firm aims to offer “compliant” alternative to unregistered US exchanges.
Levr.ai closes $1 million in pre-seed funding to simplify loan applications
After seeing qualified businesses struggle to secure financing, Levr.ai sought to create an easier process.
Report maps Indigenous representation in BC tech, calls for need to address systemic barriers
First Nations Technology Council encourages orgs to address workplace barriers, including access to capital.
Raven Indigenous Capital Partners tops initial target for second fund with $100 million final close
With Fund II, Raven aims to build more innovative Indigenous economies.
Pender Ventures closes first half of $100 million target for second venture fund
After focusing primarily on Western Canada, Pender Ventures has its eye on other parts of Canada.
Spinout Traction Complete standing on its own with new $6.7 million CAD Series A, big-name clients
Startup will stay in the family business after ex-parent Traction on Demand’s acquisition by Salesforce.
Layoffs spread to Clutch, Canada Drives as online auto marketplaces gear down
Clutch cut approximately 65 percent of its staff.
Hootsuite CEO Tom Keiser replaced amid third round of layoffs
The cuts mark Hootsuite’s third round of layoffs in the last six months.