ReUp helps independent businesses catch up in the age of mobile apps
When Asim Shahjahan was a senior manager for TD Securities, one part that was consistent about his day was his breakfast: a…
UK-based Transferwise moves into Canada to challenge high money transfer fees
As banks often take “a pound of flesh” for moving money across countries, The Disruptors co-host Amber Kanwar sat…
BlancRide wants its carpooling technology to take more cars off the road
Apps that let users share or snag rides for cheap on demand are currently all the rage, and Toronto-based BlancRide is finding…
Vancouver-based Mobify acquires fellow startup Pathful
Vancouver-based mobile shopping platform Mobify, which allows companies to create mobile and web apps that can deliver mobile…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces $50 million investment in Waterloo’s Perimeter Institute
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Perimeter Institute would receive $50 million in funding from the federal…
Law Scout plays matchmaker for fixed-price lawyers on #TheDisruptors
Entrepreneurs are often focused on building their product, but when it comes time to grow, the legal services that come with…
PwC Canada names winners of 2016 Vision to Reality Awards
After announcing the shortlist of its Vision to Reality Awards celebrating innovation across the business landscape — which…
Dalhousie University accepting applications for $100k competition
For the third year in a row, Dalhousie University is accepting application for its $100k competition. According to a report…
Flipp receives $61 million strategic growth investment from General Atlantic
Toronto-based Flipp, a mobile consumer marketplace that provides access to flyers from over 800 retailers, has received $61…
Today in video: Rumble ranks 47 on comScore top 100, BroadbandTV third largest video property in the world
comScore, a cross-platform measurement company that precisely measures audiences, brands, and consumer behaviour across digital,…
Startup job spotlight: Event marketing manager at Axonify
With startups leading the way in Canadian innovation, every day, BetaKit does its part to help fill the talent gap with our…
Trulioo wins Innovation in Cyber Security Award at 2016 FinTech Innovation Awards
Vancouver-based Trulioo, which produces ID verification software for compliance and fraud risk mitigation, has won the award…
Today in funding: Gymtrack, Clearwater Clinical, Semios, Acuva Technology
BDC Capital has likely had a busy past few weeks with all of the startups they’re currently funding on this list. Here’s…
Canadian startups PACTA and Knowledgehook to pitch at Google Demo Day
Two Canadian startups are set to pitch before investors and judges. at Google’s Mountain View, Calif. headquarters on…
Shopify acquires San Francisco-based virtual marketing assistant Kit
San Francisco-based Kit, which manages social marketing via SMS, has been acquired by Shopify. In a blog post, Kit CRM CEO…