Today in hires: Highline Beta, iGan Partners
Two Canadian venture capital organizations have brought on new team members to add to their leadership. Here’s a breakdown…
Two Canadian startups receive grants from Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility initiative
Two Canadian startups have been named grantees of Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility initiative, a $25 million, five year…
New Accelerate Okanagan CEO wants to boost OKGN Tech globally
Last week, Kelowna-based Accelerate Okanagan appointed Brea Lake as its new CEO. Lake, who has been the acting CEO of the hub…
CDPQ commits $50 million to seed-stage funds in Québec
Quebéc-based institutional investment firm La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is committing $50 million in…
Carta acquires Kik team as part of Canadian expansion
Carta, a San Francisco-headquartered company that helps companies, investors, and employees manage equity and ownership, announced…
Chata Technologies raises $4.5 million, announces commercialization of new product
Calgary-based Chata Technologies, which has developed a cloud-based conversational application allowing users to access, search,…
Flare Systems raises $1 million for darknet intelligence software
Flare Systems, a Montreal-based cybersecurity startup that helps financial institutions track and avoid security threats, has…
eSight, CNIB partnership to expand public access to smart glasses for the visually impaired
eSight, a Toronto-based vision technology company, is partnering with the CNIB Foundation (formerly the Canadian National Institute…
Techstars Montreal AI announces 10 companies selected for second cohort
The Techstars Montreal AI accelerator has announced the 10 startups joining its second cohort. The program officially began…
NERv Technology closes $1 million CAD pre-seed round
NERv Technology, a healthtech startup with a sensory platform designed to detect complications following abdominal surgeries,…
Converge Technology Solutions acquires US-based Essextec
Toronto-based Converge Technology Solutions has acquired Essex Technology Group (Essextec), a New Jersey-based cloud, cognitive,…
Blockchain music startup Beatdapp raises $3.2 million, adds new advisory board members
Vancouver-based Beatdapp Software, a startup using blockchain technology to validate digital content streams, has completed…
Convictional closes $3 million CAD as it looks to disrupt B2B trade
Toronto-based Convictional, a startup with a B2B ecommerce platform to help vendors and brands manage inventory, has raised…
Charity ping pong tournament TechPong returns to Vancouver November 7
Vancouver tech charity event TechPong is returning for its sixth year, inviting the city’s tech community, including…
Clio announces five finalists of its Launch//Code integration contest
Vancouver-based legal tech startup Clio has announced the five finalists who will compete for the title of ‘Best New…