1QBit and Quantum Benchmark join IBM’s quantum computing program
Two Canadian startups are among eight that have been accepted into IBM’s Q Network, the company’s commercial quantum…
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Today in acquisitions: Warner Music Group acquires Sodatone, QuickTapSurvey acquired by undisclosed US buyer
Over the past few weeks, several companies have made announcements on acquiring startups. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
BC Innovation Council awards nearly $1 million to four research projects
The BC Innovation Council has announced the winners of its fourth BCIC Ignite Awards, which awarded $990,000 to four BC research…
KPMG report: Toronto ranks among the fastest-growing global technology innovation hubs
According to KPMG’s Global Innovation Report, Toronto is set up to be one of the world’s leading technology innovation…
BuildDirect closes $53 million CAD, exits creditor protection
Vancouver-based BuildDirect has raised $36 million CAD in new financing, and converted $19 million of interim financing provided…
Victory Square committing $10 million towards children’s charity initiatives in BC
Vancouver-based investing firm Victory Square is dedicating $10 million towards charity initiatives that improve the lives…
Vision Critical acquires Aida to integrate AI applications into customer intelligence platform
Vision Critical has acquired Vancouver-based startup Aida, which provides a platform for answering customer service questions…
Hootsuite, Shopify among Linkedin’s most sought-after companies in Canada
Linkedin has released the first-ever Canadian edition of its Top Companies 2018 roundup, which looks at the most sought-after…
CryptoKitties raises $12 million from Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures
CryptoKitties, which was founded by Vancouver-based Axiom Zen, has raised $12 million USD, according to a report from Bloomberg.…
With $1.3 million, Finhaven is building a blockchain-powered securities exchange
Vancouver-based Finhaven has officially launched its equity and debt issuance platform on the heels of $1.3 million in seed…
Today in key hires: Bench hires ex-Hootsuite leads, Rangle.io announces new exec creative director
Over the past several weeks, two companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s added…
Applications open for BCIC-New Ventures competition
New Ventures BC and the BC Innovation Council have opened applications for this year’s BCIC-New Ventures Competition,…
Hootsuite raises $65 million from CIBC Innovation Banking
Hootsuite has raised a $65 million from CIBC Innovation Banking. The financing, raised by a financing agreeement, will help…
Merchant Advance Capital closes $30 million debt facility
Merchant Advance Capital, which offers online lending to small and medium-sized businesses, has closed a $30 million debt facility…
BMO partners with Finn.AI, Massively to launch chatbots
BMO has launched two chatbots thanks to a partnership with Finn.AI, which works with financial institutions to launch AI assistants,…