Shopify alums secure $7-million CAD seed round for AI mobile commerce platform Reactiv
Despite commitment to build in Canada, Reactiv chose more “ambitious” US-based investors.
Procurify launches new accounts payable product following growth capital from CIBC
Procurement startup secured $68 million CAD Series C round in 2023.
Vantage Points: Alison Taylor thinks tech is actually kind of weird
Jane App co-founder says she doesn’t understand recent calls for businesses to leave Canada.
Founders of Propel Holdings, Plusgrade, and Redbrick among 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year regional winners
Regional winners will compete for national title to represent Canada globally in Monaco.
Shopify combines its financial solutions into one dashboard
Canadian merchants can currently use two of Shopify’s five Finance offerings.
Invest Nova Scotia has recovered most of stolen funds following summer scam
Justice Department helped return majority of $573,000 lost to email breach and phishing attack.
CABHI and EnvisAGE unveil funding programs for Canadian AgeTech startups
EnvisAGE dispensed $5 million to 16 projects while CABHI opened applications for a new accelerator program.
Applications open for federal SMB programs aimed at AI adoption
The $300 million programs are part of the 2024 federal budget’s $2.4 billion AI package.
Jane App, Daanaa headline 2024 BC Tech Impact Awards winners
Awards recognize companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on BC’s tech industry.
Spark Real Estate acquires Juniper Homeowner Care to expand home developer CRM offering
Spark president: “When enough people tell you to combine the two companies, it’s time to start listening.”
Jane App co-founder reveals company’s centaur status at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver
Jane App sported a 378 percent three-year revenue growth rate on last year’s Technology Fast 50.
Kraken Robotics raises $51.75 million CAD through bought deal public offering
Toronto-based investment bank Cormark Securities served as lead underwriter of the offering.
Thomson Reuters acquires American portfolio company Materia AI
Materia emerged from stealth earlier this year with Thomson Reuters’ backing.
Family office software MyFO secures $3.5 million USD seed round led by Rhino Ventures
Capital will be used to scale operations, improve product offerings, and expand its team.
PacifiCan and PrairiesCan commit $17.7 million to companies in Western Canada
BC and Alberta companies to receive funding include WaitWell, Avanti, and Ideon Technologies.