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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.

FinTech
Acquisitions

After facing “challenging operating conditions,” Jasper Commerce sells operating business to Digital Commerce Payments

Jul 16, 2024

Jasper to keep some equity and future earnings, but otherwise has “no active business.”

Rainstick
Funding

RainStick Shower soaks up $2.6 million CAD as it eyes expansion in Canada and the US

Jul 16, 2024

The startup’s product was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023.

Linda LifeTech Demo

Scanning new horizons for healthtech expansion

Jul 16, 2024

How ventureLAB is helping a Brazilian medical device startup build credibility in the Canadian market.

Ruth Casselman

Accelerator Centre appoints alum Ruth Casselman as permanent CEO

Jul 15, 2024

Casselman, whose startup completed the accelerator’s program in 2017, has been interim CEO since March.

Xatoms at Startupfest 2024
Funding

Xatoms, Juno win big at Startupfest 2024 

Jul 12, 2024

Xatoms wins three awards totalling $250,000, while Juno scores $100,000, plus BDC matching offers.

Startupfest
Montréal

Three companies hiring tech workers in Montréal

Jul 12, 2024

Did Startupfest pique your curiosity about Montréal tech? LGS, Genpact, and Intact are hiring in the city.

FinTech

After reaching $100 million USD in ARR, Vena becomes Canada’s latest “centaur” company

Jul 12, 2024

Vena says it is benefitting from “strong, predictable growth.”

Kara LeBlanc on the podium speaking at Elevate
Funding

Armed with $782,000 CAD in pre-seed funding, MedReddie eyes new markets

Jul 11, 2024

Startup aims to speed up the technology procurement process for healthcare providers.

handshake
Retail

Swift Medical among the latest #CDNtech companies to appoint new leaders as industry executive turnover continues

Jul 11, 2024

Changes in top leadership also hit Faire, Kovo HealthTech, goeasy, CFI, and more.

edtech
Acquisitions

D2L and MDF Commerce expand software portfolios with latest acquisitions

Jul 9, 2024

Recently privatized MDF Commerce acquires EcoInteractive as D2L purchases H5P Group.

bell-creekbank-campus
Acquisitions

Bell acquires #CDNtech companies Stratejm and CloudKettle to beef up cloud capabilities

Jul 9, 2024

Deals aim to boost Bell’s offerings in cybersecurity and Salesforce expertise.

Fig
FinTech

Ex-RBC, Fairstone Bank, Credit Karma execs launch direct-to-consumer personal loans platform

Jul 9, 2024

Fig, a subsidiary of Fairstone Bank, initially launched through partnerships with companies like Borrowell.

Spare Labs

Accessible transportation platform gives cities options to Spare

Jul 9, 2024

With growth financing from CIBC Innovation Banking, Vancouver-based transit solution will focus on AI integrations.

Aurora Hydrogen co-founders
Funding

Federal government invests in seven hydrogen-focused cleantech projects in Alberta

Jul 5, 2024

Aurora Hydrogen, Quantiam Technologies, Innova Hydrogen receive a collective $5 million.

firestarter
Impact

The Firehood, Pond-Deshpande Centre launch program to support Atlantic Canada women, non-binary founders

Jul 3, 2024

firestarter will send 10 companies to participate in Elevate Festival this fall.

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