Boast.ai secures $100 million credit facility to build Clearbanc for R&D tax credits
Boast.ai has secured a $100 million credit facility to provide companies with up-front loans for their government research…
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Mogo to acquire 20 percent stake in Coinsquare for $56.4 million as crypto space heats up
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Mogo has agreed to purchase a 20 percent equity stake in cryptocurrency startup Coinsquare.…
Today in funding: Sandpiper Ventures, Klir, Gazoduq, UpMeals, Fiddlehead Technology
Five Canada-based tech organizations have recently raised funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money,…
Gaming company LEAF debuts on TSX following $159 million acquisition of East Side Games
Vancouver-based company LEAF Mobile, which develops mobile games, has listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). LEAF joined…
Fraction Technologies announces $289 million CAD in debt, equity financing as it looks to disrupt reverse mortgages
Vancouver-based startup Fraction Technologies on Wednesday announced $289 million CAD in a mix of equity and debt financing.…
WELL Health Technologies to acquire CRH Medical for $373 million CAD
British Columbia’s WELL Health Technologies is set to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of fellow Vancouver health…
15 Canadian startups chosen for third Global Affairs’ California-focused women in tech program
Fifteen women-led Canadian tech companies have been selected to participate in the third iteration of Global Affairs Canada…
mCloud moving HQ to Calgary to bring energy efficiency solution closer to Alberta oil and gas industry
Canadian cleantech company mCloud has struck a deal with Invest Alberta to move its headquarters from Vancouver to Calgary,…
Today in funding: Qohash, Sensei Labs, Wize, dealcloser, Zennea Technologies, Arbor
Six Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised…
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2021
Every January for the past few years, thanks to the team at BetaKit, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts on some…
Today in hires: Tulip, Mogo, NexTech, Alida, Bonjour Startup Montréal
Five Canadian organizations have brought on new team members, including Tulip, Mogo, NexTech, Alida, and Bonjour Startup Montréal.…
Vancouver’s Autozen raises $4.2 million CAD to simplify private auto sales
Autozen, an online marketplace that aims to make it easier for car owners to sell their vehicles, has emerged from stealth…
Vancouver e-commerce brand KITS Eyecare closes $55 million IPO, begins trading on TSX
Vancouver e-commerce retailer KITS Eyecare, a digital eyewear company, has closed a $55 million initial public offering (IPO)…
Review of 11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2020
For the past few years, thanks to the team at BetaKit, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts on some of the companies…
Trulioo appoints Matt Schatz as new chief revenue officer
Vancouver-based global identity verification startup Trulioo has announced that Matt Schatz is joining the company as chief…