Today in funding: Clir Renewables, Stoko, Habit Forming Technologies
Three Canadian tech startups have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money,…
Creative Destruction Lab launches neuroscience stream
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), a Canadian science and tech startup accelerator program, has launched a new stream focused…
Lazaridis ScaleUp program opens applications for seventh cohort
Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lazaridis Institute is looking for 10 Canadian companies for the seventh cohort of its ScaleUp…
Reports argue Canada’s IP lag only “part of the challenge” in scaling homegrown innovation
Two new reports released by the Innovation Economy Council (IEC) argue that Canada’s bemoaned lag in IP generation is just…
Today in hires: Hootsuite, Goodfood, Thentia, HR4, more
Six Canadian organizations have brought on new team members to add to their teams, including Hootsuite, Goodfood, Thentia,…
C2 Montréal to host 2021 conference through virtual, in-person model
C2 Montréal, an annual business event, is planning to host its 2021 conference this fall through a hybrid model of a virtual…
helloDarwin evolves B2B services platform, raises $2 million seed round
Montréal-based B2BQuotes has rebranded to helloDarwin and closed $2 million CAD in seed funding, as the startup looks to scale…
Today in funding: CubicFarms, Vetster, Metaspectral
Three Canadian tech startups have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money,…
Federal government invests $44.3 million in 11 Canadian cleantech companies
The federal government is investing $44.3 million in 11 Canadian cleantech companies solving sustainability challenges across…
Shopify, Google deepen partnership with new checkout integration
Shopify today announced it is expanding Shop Pay, the e-commerce company’s accelerated checkout solution, to Google. The…
Today in acquisitions: Quantum Benchmark, SportSavvy, TechX Technologies, Ackroo
Over the past week, four Canadian tech companies have been involved in acquisition deals, including Quantum Benchmark, TechX…
BBTV announces $65 million convertible debenture, refinancing deals as it looks to increase M&A activity
BBTV Holdings, the holding company behind Vancouver-based media and tech company BroadbandTV, has entered into convertible…
Ontario government invests $5.25 million to help innovative health companies scale
The Ontario government is investing $5.25 million in a new project aimed to train and mentor health sciences companies in securing…
Crypto startup Ledn secures $36 million CAD from group including Reddit co-founder, hedge fund billionaire
Toronto-based Ledn, which offers financial services to cryptocurrency holders, has raised $36.1 million CAD ($30 million USD)…
Toronto-based Q4 files to go public on TSX
Toronto-based investor relations (IR) software company Q4 has filed a preliminary prospectus as the firm looks to go public…