Hamilton-based CareKit Health acquired by Moseda Technologies for $2 million
CareKit Health, a healthtech startup based in Hamilton, has been acquired by Vancouver-based Moseda Technologies for $2 million.…
Startup job spotlight: Java Lead at QuickTapSurvey
With startups leading the way in Canadian innovation, every day, BetaKit does its part to help fill the talent gap with our…
Non-profit establishes first Aboriginal entrepreneurship accelerator
A new accelerator has been established in New Brunswick with the aim of fostering entrepreneurship in Aboriginal communities.…
Today in funding: Mobify, ScarX Therapeutics, Chronogolf
Whether they’re changing the world of medicine or mobile, Canadian startups raised impressive rounds in this week’s…
SaaS startups get a boost as nine companies accepted into L-SPARK’s second incubator cohort
Nine B2B SaaS and cloud software startups have been chosen to join L-SPARK’s second incubator program that begins this month.…
BDC Capital filling gap in mid-stage investments with $150 million Venture Fund
BDC Capital announced the launch of its $150 million IT Venture Fund II completely dedicated to companies in the IT sector.…
Slack celebrates second birthday with 2.3 million daily active users
Almost a year ago today, Slack celebrated its first birthday with 500,000 daily active users and more than 60,000 teams using…
GM Canada working on future of transportation at its new Communitech hub
GM Canada is one of the latest companies to join the Communitech hub with the opening of its own innovation hub within the…
ModernAdvisor wants to disrupt investment management with robots
Robots are set to eventually take over almost every industry, and for one pitching company on The Disruptors, the future is…
University of Toronto study finds that Canadian attitudes towards innovation trail Americans
A new study suggesting that Canadian attitudes towards innovation trail those of Americans will “add to national angst,”…
Startup jobs of the week: Sensibill, QuickTapSurvey, K2 Digital, Gymtrack, Maluuba
Every day, Canada’s best startups post the latest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board; from early stage to series…
Canadian entrepreneurs need Ten Thousand Coffees to compete with the U.S
Having a good mentor is often named as one of the most important factors in pursuing entrepreneurship. This week on The Disruptors,…
Borrowell is betting on team and good credit to disrupt lending in Canada
In Canada, there hasn’t been a lot of incentive to innovate financial services as larger banks have dominated for so…
Avrio Capital closes its largest late stage venture fund with $110 million in commitments
Calgary-based Avrio Capital, which invests in innovative food and agriculture companies, announced that it has closed its largest…
Halifax incubator Volta Labs receives $500,000 in federal funding
Volta Labs, a Halifax-based incubator that provides mentorship and resources for growth for the local startup community, has…