Today in AI: Queen’s University launches AI Master’s program, Abacus launches chatbot services
Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features to make strides in AI. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
Feedback wants to win Toronto’s crowded food space through social impact
While many startups say they’re interested in changing the world with their product, it’s difficult to actually bake that…
PointClickCare raises $186 million from Dragoneer
PointClickCare has received a $186 million from Dragoneer Investment Group, a San Francisco-based investment firm with over…
Today in AI: Kanetix partners with Integrate.AI, Ross Intelligence partners with Vector Institute
Several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features to make strides in AI. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
Jiffy on Demand raises $3 million to continue US expansion
Toronto-based Jiffy on Demand has raised $3 million in follow-on financing. The round was led by Golden Venture Partners, with…
ggTO launches Toronto esports competition to raise money for SickKids
A new esports organization has launched in Toronto to host gaming competitions and dedicate the money to charity. Targeted…
Today in retail: ChickAdvisor tool helps brands interact with customers, Indochino receives Mitsui investment
In the past few weeks, several Canadian retail startups have made announcements and launched new features. Here’s the latest…
Upchain raises $7.4 million to help companies manage product lifecycles
Toronto-based Upchain, which allows engineers, designers, sales people, purchasers and other product stakeholders to collaborate…
#Budget2018 includes focus on women entrepreneurs, $572.5 million towards big data strategy
The Canadian government has tabled its #Budget2018, including measures that will affect the country’s tech and innovation…
Government investing $29.5 million in national Digital Literacy program
The Canadian government has launched a Digital Literacy Exchange program, which will support initiatives that teach fundamental…
Dream Payments partners with Mastercard to speed up insurance payments
Toronto-based Dream Payments has announced a partnership with Mastercard. The goal of the partnership is to see insurance policyholders…
Startup Boost opens applications for Spring 2018 pre-accelerator
Startup Boost — a pre-accelerator program for startups in Toronto, Los Angeles, London, and New York — has opened applications…
Canadian startup funding in 2017: A city-by-city ecosystem review
In January, PwC Canada and CB Insights released the MoneyTree report analyzing Canadian VC activity for Q4 and all of 2017.…
Today in company updates: Securicy launches platform for SMBs building cybersecurity policies, Uberflip announces new VP
In the past few weeks, several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features. Here’s the latest on…
500px acquired by Visual China Group, CEO Andy Yang steps down
Toronto-based online photography marketplace 500px has been acquired by Visual China Group, a public image licensing company…