Gerry Pond, “Codefather” of New Brunswick tech, dies at 82
Former NBTel CEO was staunch supporter of Atlantic Canada’s startup sector.
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Q&A: Minister Evan Solomon on why Ottawa wants Canadians to adopt AI
Federal AI minister on why AI is a foundational technology and why Canada needs sovereign digital alternatives.
Ontario gets new fund to back university life sciences spinouts
U of T, McMaster, and Ontario government team up on new $40-million fund.
Q&A: How InBC hopes to redefine its role in BC tech as a more strategic investor
CIO Thomas Park unpacks InBC’s shifting strategy and its push to fill the university-commercialization gap.
AI minister says Ottawa considering taking the lead on AI investment rounds
Minister Evan Solomon spoke to the government’s shift from supporter to stakeholder on The BetaKit Podcast.
InvestEco Capital raises $106 million for fourth sustainable food fund
Toronto-based investor targets companies promoting a healthier, more sustainable food sector.
Canada is gaining corporate VCs, but still has “a participation problem,” report finds
Deloitte reports that Canadian corporate VC deal volume dropped 20 percent in 2025.
Conexus Venture Capital invests in FinTech Judi.ai
Judi’s platform streamlines the loan application process.
Canada’s early-stage startup funding is in a sustained decline, RBCx finds
Last year was tough for domestic VC fundraising. Data show 2026 is off to a rough start.
Six-month-old Anchorbase closes $2 million USD pre-seed round
Payment automation platform plans to scale its engineering and product teams.
Saskatoon angel investor Jesse Wiebe charged with indecent act while unlawfully entering home
Canadian Startup Capital Association founder recently publicly shared struggles with sobriety and mental health.
Realize closes one of Canada’s largest impact funds at $227 million
Toronto firm raised $142 million from private LPs to complement Ottawa’s anchor commitment.
Q&A: Isabelle Hudon on the next five years for Canada’s largest VC
BDC’s CEO talks AI, direct investing, and staff turnover after her mandate was renewed until 2030.
Former employee sues BDC Capital for wrongful dismissal
Claim alleges “hostile work environment” and concerns over D-Wave sale.
Osler Deal Points Report finds Canada’s venture recovery was uneven in 2025
Osler’s Calvin Leung and Justin Young unpack the financing trends founders should watch in 2026.