Slack rolling out new features, will direct list on NYSE
Cloud-based communications company Slack recently announced a host of new features, the same week it filed to go public. Among…
IBM collaborating with University of Waterloo for quantum computing research
IBM is partnering with several universities through its IBM Q Network to further joint research in quantum computing, as well…
Amount of new Canadian FinTechs in decline yet still support SME growth, report finds
While Canada’s FinTech ecosystem is a big driver of small to medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) in Canada, it has experienced…
Echosec to receive $2 million secured loan from TIMIA Capital
Victoria-based Echosec Systems, an online data aggregation platform, has entered into a three-year investment facility with…
Tech school, MakerKids, opening first Toronto franchise in June
MakerKids, the Toronto-based tech education company and kid-oriented maker space, has announced it is expanding its robotics,…
Vancouver Trade Accelerator Program receives $1.5 million from federal government
The World Trade Centre Vancouver is receiving a $1.5 million investment from the federal government toward its Trade Accelerator…
Heyday.ai raises $2 million for AI-powered shopping assistant
Montreal-based Heyday, a digital shopping assistant and live chat solution, has announced the close of a $2 million oversubscribed…
Tease Tea opening doors for underrepresented entrepreneurs with new fund
Applications are currently open for a new fund, created by Ottawa-based online tea boutique, Tease Tea. The company’s new…
Mortgage startup, Lendesk, acquired by Quicken Loans parent company
Vancouver-based FinTech Lendesk has announced Rock Holdings, the parent company of US-based Quicken Loans, has acquired a majority…
Shanghai Yangpu Global Startup competition coming to Toronto in June
The fourth annual Shanghai Yangpu Global Startups Competition semi-final is coming to Toronto on June 22. The competition is…
Endy competitor Casper officially launches made-in-Canada products
New York-based e-commerce company Casper is opening its first Canadian headquarters, and officially producing made-in-Canada…
US-founded VanillaSoft receives $1 million from Canadian Government
US-founded IT company VanillaSoft Corp. has been given a $1 million loan from Canada Economic Development (CED) for Quebec…
Coconut Software receives $1.75 million in debt financing from CIBC
Saskatoon-based Coconut Software has received $1.75 million in debt financing from CIBC Innovation Banking, with the company…
Olivia Steedman heading new Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan investment department
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is launching a new investment department, Teachers’ Innovation Platform (TIP). The…
Voiceflow raises $4.7 million CAD following takeover of American competitor
Voice app design and development platform Voiceflow has raised a nearly $4.7 million CAD seed round, following an announcement…