DMZ partners with TranQool to help entrepreneurs take care of their mental health
Entrepreneurs who are dedicated to turning their startups into large, scalable companies often carry heavy burdens as they…
Google acquires FameBit to accelerate growth of influencer marketing
Google announced that it has acquired the Toronto and Santa Monica-based FameBit, a marketing platform that connects brands…
Manny Padda wins Angel of the Year award from NACO
Last week, the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) announced that the Angel of the Year award, presented by BDC Capital,…
Six Nova Scotia ocean tech startups join Innovacorp’s Early Adopter Program
According to Entrevestor, six Nova Scotia ocean technology companies were selected to participate in Innovacorpâs Early Adopter…
Vitameter says it can help track vitamin deficiencies with a single drop of blood
Many people want to be proactive when it comes to their health, but they get held back in long lines to get blood work and…
360insights CEO says you don’t have to be in Toronto or Vancouver to grow a strong tech company
This week on The Disruptors, co-host Bruce Croxon sat down with Jason Atkins, the founder and CEO of 360insights, to discuss…
Smart city accelerator InnoCité MTL announces its third cohort
InnoCitĂ© MTL, a Montreal-based accelerator focused on building solutions to create smart cities, has announced the four startups…
BridesMade targets pricey bridesmaid industry with its rent-a-dress platform
When planning a wedding, buying dresses for bridesmaids can be a hassle. Whether itâs the expensive prices, picking the right…
Techtoberfest returns to connect high-profile VCs with startups
Waterlooâs Communitech innovation hub is bringing back its annual Techtoberfest on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13 to connect startup…
Platterz founder Yishay Waxman says key to making sales is selling yourself, not the product
Every startup needs someone who can not only sell, but also handle the pitfalls of selling. Speaking at TechToronto, Yishay…
CSI launches business model accelerator to help social entrepreneurs scale up
The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) in Toronto, in partnership with the experiential startup program Lean4Flourishing, has…
NEXT Canada’s Startup Sprint weekend wants student entrepreneurs “thinking big”
Building a successful startup isn’t just about building the most innovative technology, itâs also about forming a disruptive…
New York-based Influenster makes first international expansion in Toronto
New York-based product discovery and review company Influenster announced that it is expanding its operations into Canada with…
Grow Financial says next face of FinTech is working with enterprise following Celero partnership
Grow Financial, the enterprise FinTech company, and Celero, which provides IT solutions to Canadian financial institutions,…
ILKOS Therapeutics $21 million seed round is “record-breaking”, according to CVCA
The Fonds de solidaritĂ© FTQ, CTI Life Sciences Fund, and Servier Canada have announced a combined investment of $21 million…