NanoCnet wins $35,000 at Velocity Fund Finals
The University of Waterloo’s Velocity program has announced the winners of its latest Velocity Fund Finals. NanoCnet , Envoi, Shiftride, and Tabnex each received…
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Hockeystick acquires LaunchSpot to boost startup ecosystem data platform
Hockeystick has made its first acquisition in Waterloo-based LaunchSpot, a platform that allows accelerators and startup funders to track their startups. Hockeystick acquired the…
Dejero raises $32 million Series B
Waterloo-based Dejero has raised a $32 million Series B to ramp up its product development. Dejero’s product — which includes a suite of equipment,…
IoT pilot at UBC will help create action plan for accessible parking
eleven-X, a network operator enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), announced several initiatives with the University of British Columbia to help the university make…
CBRE report: Waterloo is Canada’s fastest-growing tech talent market
According to CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, Waterloo is Canada’s fastest growing tech talent market. The region has…
Adhawk Microsystems raises $5 million Series A from Intel
AdHawk Microsystems, a company that is developing the world’s first camera-free eye-tracking system, will be receiving over $5 million CAD in funding from Intel….
Shopify adding 300 to 500 new jobs at Waterloo office
Shopify is continuing to grow its Waterloo presence, with plans to grow with 300 to 500 new jobs. “We initially chose to build Shopify’s…
Teams from over 32 countries attend Ethereum hackathon in Waterloo
ETHWaterloo hackathon — which calls itself the world’s largest Ethereum hackathon — hosted its inaugural competition this weekend. The event, run by a volunteer…
Magnet Forensics acquires Sentinel Data to help investigators manage digital evidence
Waterloo-based Magnet Forensics, which develops digital investigation software for forensic professionals, has acquired Virginia-based Sentinel Data. Sentinel Data — which was founded by two…
University of Waterloo announces $8 million research chair for quantum error correction
The University of Waterloo has announced an $8 million research chair dedicated to quantum error correction. The University of Waterloo and Mike and Ophelia…
Kik plans to raise $157 million CAD through token distribution event
Kik has announced that its token distribution event (TDE) will begin on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Kik is looking to raise a total of…
Tulip Retail raises $50 million Series B from Kleiner Perkins
Toronto-based Tulip Retail has raised a $50 million CAD Series B led by Kleiner Perkins. Existing investors, including Jump Capital, also joined the round….
Today in company updates: Sortable launches analytics tool, Highmark Interactive announces Olympic athlete advisors
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers and shakers. Sortable launches…