Startup Slam goes virtual to showcase Victoria tech ecosystem
Startup Slam, a one-day regional event aimed to showcase and connect the Victoria tech community, is the latest Canadian tech event to be held…
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Victoria-based cybersecurity startup Plurilock begins trading on TSXV
Plurilock Security, a Victoria-based startup focused on behavioural-biometric cybersecurity tools has launched on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). Trading began on Thursday, with the…
Tiny Capital takes majority stake in Victoria-based software startup Button
Victoria-based tech holding company Tiny Capital has invested and acquired a majority stake in government software startup Button. The companies did not disclose the…
Today in funding: Dapper Labs, FleetOps, Plurilock, Fortai
Four Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, from whom, and what…
Today in funding: Sampler, DivDot, Hardbacon
Three Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, from whom, and what…
Startup jobs of the week: SAP ABAP Developer, Technical Product Manager, Business Development Representative
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From early-stage to Series B and beyond,…
Grassroots Victoria group offering pro-bono tech and marketing support to local businesses
YYJLocalsForLocals, a grassroots community of software workers in Victoria, are looking to use their digital skills to help small businesses in the wake of…
Today in funding: GradeSlam (Paper), Certn, Relay Platform
Three Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, from whom, and what…
Booking management platform Checkfront closes $9.3 million Series A
Victoria-based Checkfront, a B2B SaaS booking management platform for tours and activities, has closed a $9.3 million CAD Series A round of financing. The…
Today in funding: Altus Assessments, Cuboh
Two Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, from whom, and what…
Victoria-based Redbrick acquires website-building startup Leadpages
Victoria-based Redbrick, which acquires and builds innovative digital companies, has acquired Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Leadpages, a website builder that enables small businesses to build public…
Shift closes $1 million CAD seed round, appoints first CEO
Victoria-based startup Shift has officially closed $1 million CAD in seed funding for its workplace productivity desktop app that looks to streamline workflow. Half…
The top Canadian tech hubs you don’t know about
Toronto and Vancouver get the lion’s share of attention on the Canadian tech scene. And it’s no wonder! Startup founders, investment and innovation naturally…