Kaz Nejatian brings his former Shopify “second-in-command” to Opendoor
Giang LeGrice, Shopify’s VP of operations, joins Nejatian’s leadership team.
1Password holds $100 million secondary sale, inks deal to deepen AI focus
Cybersecurity company partners with Browserbase to secure AI-enabled web browsing.
Manzil’s milestone, a venture capital wind down, and the Junk Yard Dog returns
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Deep Sky aims to build one of the world’s largest carbon capture facilities in Manitoba
Province has “ideal geology” for $500-million facility’s carbon storage.
Spellbook raises $50-million USD Series B led by Khosla Ventures
St. John’s-founded legaltech company hits $350 million USD valuation.
Canadian cloud providers unite to launch sovereign cloud offering for government
ThinkOn, Hypertec Group, Aptum, and eStruxture team up to keep data under Canadian control.
EQ Bank unveils new account for Canadian small businesses
Digital challenger bank offers small business owners high-interest account with no monthly fees.
Mark Cuban-backed TransCrypts closes $20-million CAD seed round
Canadian-founded startup placing “significant focus” on hiring for its new Toronto office.
Former Dye & Durham leaders resurface with $100-million USD SPAC targeting Canadian tech
MAK Acquisitions eyes technology businesses that provide “critical solutions in niche markets.”
Cyclic Materials the first Canadian company to crack MIT Technology Review’s climate tech list
Annual list highlights “the most promising” companies tackling climate change on the planet.
Radical Ventures holds $650-million USD final close for new early-stage AI fund
Fund backed by $75-million USD contribution from The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
TransPod partners with Canadian steelmakers for 1,000-km/h Alberta rail project
Algoma Steel and Supreme Steel to supply and build backbone for Calgary-to-Edmonton rail line.
NordSpace and C-Core partner to build ground station infrastructure across Canada
Stations support tracking and controlling aerial systems like satellites.
Swiirl teams up with former Raptors star Jerome Williams for 40-city student tour
Shooting for Peace tour will pair basketball with lessons in financial literacy and mental health.
OpenText to sell off eDOCS unit for $163 million USD to continue AI focus
Sale follows CEOs sudden departure amid stalled revenue growth.