C100 rebrands 48Hours in the Valley to eight-month fellowship, announces 2021 cohort
C100, a nonprofit that aims to support Canadian tech entrepreneurs, is rebranding its flagship 48Hours in the Valley event…
One year after raising seed round, PolicyMe launches digital life insurance product
PolicyMe, an insurtech startup based in Toronto, has officially launched its new digital insurance product, which allows Canadians…
Payfare’s IPO reaches $75.2 million following exercise of over-allotment option
Toronto FinTech startup Payfare’s initial public offering (IPO) has increased to $75.2 million following an over-allotment…
Lightspeed launches payments product in UK, Europe
Lightspeed POS is launching its payments product in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe. Lightspeed Payments will be rolled…
Chris Albinson to replace Iain Klugman as CEO of Communitech
Kitchener-Waterloo innovation hub Communitech has named Chris Albinson, co-founder of The C100, as its new CEO. Albinson will…
Deloitte Canada acquires Calgary-based AI and data firm Groundswell Group
Deloitte Canada has acquired Groundswell Group, a Calgary-based artificial intelligence (AI) and data integration firm. Following…
As virtual operations break down geographic barriers, Techstars Toronto doubles down on international startups in 2021 cohort
Global accelerator Techstars Toronto has revealed the 10 companies joining its 2021 accelerator cohort. Of the 10 companies…
Today in funding: Audioptics Medical, VidDay, Paidiem, Classcraft, Delta, more
Seven Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised,…
Digital Main Street’s Future Proof program supports 75 pilot projects in Ontario
Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significantly disruptive impact on small businesses. As a result of this,…
Federal government looks to prop up Toronto tech ecosystem with $14.6 million in loans for six companies
Six tech companies based in Toronto are receiving a cumulative $14.6 million in loans from the federal government. The loans…
Tribe Network is looking to be Canada’s innovation hub for BIPOC entrepreneurs
Tribe Network, a new initiative based in Halifax, has recently launched, aiming to create an entrepreneurship and innovation…
NACO continues to expand Canadian reach with new hub
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) is looking to continue to broaden its footprint in Canada with the launch of…
Dapper Labs raises $305 million to expand NBA Top Shot product to other sports leagues
Vancouver-based blockchain startup Dapper Labs has raised $305 million USD in financing as the company claims to see success…
Toronto’s Almon completes AVIN-funded development of autonomous vehicle technology
Almon, a Toronto-based company that provides infrastructure maintenance services and products, has recently completed an autonomous…
Reddit sets up first Canadian office in Toronto
Reddit is setting up an office in Toronto, representing the social media giant’s first physical Canadian location. According…