Founding CEO of agtech unicorn Semios stepping down
“We transformed a theory I had … into one of the world’s largest agtech companies.”
Shopify’s Ria Bhavnani shares the company’s approach to pricing
“Maybe it’s more relevant in this market, but you should always be thinking about pricing.”
AltaML, Waabi, TrojAI among Vector Institute’s 20 Canadian AI startups to watch for 2023
The list was narrowed down from 150 startups.
Walnut Insurance secures $4 million CAD to help FinTechs deliver embedded insurance programs
Walnut has partnered with Neo Financial, Nuula to launch their insurance products.
Ferme d’Hiver raises $46 million CAD to replace 10 percent of Canada’s strawberry imports
Ferme d’Hiver aims to juice Canada’s domestic strawberry supply.
IBM to hire 250 in New Brunswick for new Client Innovation Centre
This week, IBM also awarded $35,000 USD to two Montréal-based startups.
Movement51, CIWA secure $861,980 from PrairiesCan to support women entrepreneurs, investors
The funding is expected to help increase women-owned and led businesses in the Prairies.
AI-driven investment startup Delphia acquires Fathom Privacy to increase transparency with user data
Users pool their data together through Delphia with the goal to improve investment strategies.
MedTeq, Age-Well receive $47 million from SIF to deliver tech meant to help seniors, caregivers
The funding supports projects focused on seniors’ autonomy, healthy lifestyle.
Google opens applications for fourth Startups Accelerator Canada cohort
Helcim, MintList, were among participants of the previous group.
BC appoints Brenda Bailey as new innovation minister in cabinet shuffle
Bailey has strong ties to the province’s tech sector, founding a video game studio in 2011.
MineSense Technologies raises $42 million in JP Morgan-led Series E round
The Vancouver startup wants to expand the capabilities of its digital mining solutions beyond copper.
GoBolt closes $75 million Series C round to double down on EVs, North American expansion
GoBolt spent the last year building a fleet of EVs from suppliers like Ford, Lion Six.
Slack founding CEO Stewart Butterfield to depart company in January
Slack’s leader becomes latest to leave the Salesforce organization.
Wattpad president Jeanne Lam resigns months after being tapped to lead company
Naver Webtoon’s KB Nam has been appointed interim president.