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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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Impact

Propel unveils new Validation cohort of early-stage founders in Atlantic Canada

Jun 10, 2024

Meanwhile, Halifax accelerator Tribe is seeking Black early-stage founders for its START program.

gavel
Vancouver

Dapper Labs reaches tentative settlement in NBA Top Shot class-action suit

Jun 7, 2024

The settlement, if approved, would require Dapper Labs to make a $4-million payment.

June Leadership Changes
FinTech

Executive turnover continues in Canadian tech as Ratehub names new CEO

Jun 7, 2024

Healwell, TryCycle, Userful, and more also make changes to the top.

application
SaaS

Federal, BC privacy watchdogs investigating Certn over its use of personal data

Jun 6, 2024

Investigation will examine Certn’s tenant-screening services and its compliance with privacy laws.

crypto
Acquisitions

Canadian-founded Staging Labs acquired by Merkle Science

Jun 5, 2024

Staging Labs uses real-time tech to detect and block malicious crypto transactions.

Vosker
Funding

Surveillance hardware tech startup Vosker secures $171.2 million CAD in debt financing

Jun 5, 2024

Startup develops solar-powered remote-monitoring cameras that work without Wi-Fi or electricity.

MaRS Toronto
Layoffs

MaRS makes layoffs as part of business model “resetting”

Jun 4, 2024

Innovation hub wants to “significantly increase engagement with the private sector and philanthropic circles.”

Funding

Feds resume SDTC funding under NRC following damning AG report

Jun 4, 2024

Auditor General found “significant lapses” in STDC’s governance and management of public money.

Kraken Robotics
Atlantic Canada

Hunting remote sea mines helped Kraken Robotics’ revenue swell in Q1

Jun 4, 2024

Firm helping the Canadian Navy identify and dispose of underwater explosives off Canada’s coasts.

finance
Funding

Apollo Insurance closes $18.5 million CAD for new buy now, pay later subsidiary

Jun 3, 2024

FinShore allows Apollo’s customers to defer payments on their insurance premiums.

IntelliCulture
Funding

After validating “enterprise farming playbook” in the US, IntelliCulture closes $3.5 million

Jun 3, 2024

AgTech startup is now looking to grow its team, double down on R&D.

computer person typing
FinTech

These three organizations are making tech hires in Ontario

May 31, 2024

Ripple, Koru, and Western University are calling on Ontarians to join their tech teams.

medtech
Healthtech

Alberta Innovates launches new program to connect healthtech startups with early adopters, investors

May 30, 2024

IDEATE is being supported by a $2.1-million investment from PrairiesCan.

Schulich Tech MBA

When the classroom works to scale

May 30, 2024

Embedding students in Canadian startups through Schulich’s Tech MBA.

Elevate Main Stage
Events

Elevate reveals speakers, content tracks ahead of 2024 tech festival

May 30, 2024

Kara Swisher, Dax Dasilva, Amber Mac set to take the stage this year.

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