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Isabelle Kirkwood

Isabelle Kirkwood

Isabelle is a Vancouver-based writer with 5+ years of experience in communications and journalism and a lifelong passion for telling stories. For over two years, she has reported on all sides of the Canadian startup ecosystem, from landmark venture deals to public policy, telling the stories of the founders putting Canadian tech on the map.

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SaaS

PointClickCare opens office in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Jan 14, 2020

PointClickCare, a SaaS company targeting the senior care market, today announced the opening of its fourth Canadian office,…

Fusion Pharma
Funding

Precision oncology startup Fusion Pharmaceuticals raises $26 million CAD

Jan 13, 2020

Biopharmaceutical precision oncology startup Fusion Pharmaceuticals has received a commitment of up to $26 million CAD ($20…

toursbylocals
Funding

Vancouver-based ToursByLocals raises $43 million CAD in first round of financing

Jan 13, 2020

ToursByLocals, an online marketplace that connects travellers in search of customized, private tours with handpicked tour guides,…

Retail

Elastic Path acquires Moltin as it looks help clients leverage e-commerce microservices

Jan 13, 2020

Vancouver-based Elastic Path, which looks to “future-proof” e-commerce enterprises with its API-based platform, has acquired…

lendesk
Acquisitions

Lendesk launches app following acquisition, integration of LenderSpotlight

Jan 10, 2020

Vancouver-based FinTech startup Lendesk has launched a mobile application aimed at providing mortgage industry professionals…

Jay-Shah-web

Outgoing director Jay Shah reflects on burnout as Velocity evolves leadership structure

Jan 9, 2020

After three years and a half years at Velocity, Jay Shah announced this week that he will be departing from his role as director…

Fusion Genomics
Healthtech

Fusion Genomics receives $1 million to test genomic diagnostics platform

Jan 9, 2020

Healthtech startup Fusion Genomics has received $1 million to conduct a clinical study evaluating its genomic diagnostics platform…

e-Zn
Funding

e-Zn raises $3.4 million seed round to bring its energy storage solution to market

Jan 8, 2020

Cleantech startup e-Zn, which has developed a inexpensive, renewable grid-scale energy storage solution using zinc metal, has…

satellite
Funding

Today in funding: SkyWatch, Reshift Security

Jan 8, 2020

Two Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…

Impact

Toronto startup uses blockchain to help Mongolian farmers create sustainable supply chain

Jan 8, 2020

Toronto-founded startup Convergence.tech has concluded a blockchain-enabled project targeted at Mongolian nomadic farmers.…

7 gate
AI

Today in cohorts: Safe X Connected Cities Accelerator, 7 Gate Academy

Jan 7, 2020

Two Canadian programs have recently announced that new companies or individuals are joining their ranks. Here’s the latest…

lightspeed
Retail

Lightspeed to acquire Germany’s Gastrofix to snag more European customers

Jan 7, 2020

Lightspeed POS is set to acquire German POS systems developer Gastrofix. The purchase would mark Lightspeed’s largest…

deep genomics
Funding

Deep Genomics raises $40 million Series B for AI drug discovery platform

Jan 7, 2020

Toronto-based AI therapeutics startup, Deep Genomics, has closed a $40 million Series B. This brings the company’s total…

Element AI
AI

Element AI partnering with LG Electronics to co-develop AI solutions, products

Jan 7, 2020

Element AI has announced a partnership with South Korean multinational LG Electronics . The partnership will be focused on…

Mike Katchen Wealthsimple
FinTech

Wealthsimple registers three businesses, indicating expansion into new financial services

Jan 6, 2020

Wealthsimple appears to be gearing up for its previously hinted-at expansion into new financial services, with the registration…

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