Coinsquare announces $30 million in funding, new executive hires
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare has closed an equity financing round with Canaccord, raising a total of $30 million. Coinsquare…
Today in FinTech: Hardbacon launches iOS app, Payment Source partners with Paytm Canada
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
Halifax-based Appili Therapeutics raises $4.3 million to develop solutions for antibiotic resistance
Halifax-based Appili Therapeutics, which is developing and commercializing anti-infective drugs, has raised $4.3 million. The…
iComplyICO raises angel investment from Uber founding team member
Vancouver-based iComplyICO, which offers a platform automating compliance procedures for initial coin offerings (ICOs) and…
Today in key hires: Wiivv announces new VP, Smooth Commerce adds former CFL SVP to team
Today, two companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s added to their…
TribalScale launches $100 million Venture Studios program to co-create AI and blockchain startups
Toronto-based TribalScale has launched the $100 million Venture Studios program, which will create startups in the blockchain,…
Rubikloud hiring 60 people in Toronto to meet global demand for its service
Rubikloud is adding another 60 people to its Toronto office. The news comes just over a month after Rubikloud raised a $46…
Element AI global talent report finds Canada has third-largest concentration of AI researchers
Montreal-based Element AI has compiled a report and analysis on the global supply of AI researchers in an effort to get a better…
Ontario investing $13 million to help colleges tackle R&D challenges
The Ontario government has announced that it is investing in 61 projects across the province’s colleges to launch new…
Financeit hires 15-year Tangerine veteran as chief compliance officer
Toronto-based Financeit has hired a new chief compliance officer. “Dante’s expertise in legal and compliance will…
Today in FinTech: ATB Financial partners with SecureKey, Wealthbar launches new robo-advisor service
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
NEXT Canada opens applications for 2018 Next Founders program
Next Canada has launched applications for its 2018 Next Founders program. Next Founders will accept 20 founders for its May…
Report ranks Canada third in top 10 startup ecosystems worldwide
Swiss-based startup StartupBlink, which is working to develop a map of the global startup ecosystem, has released a report…
RBC’s Borealis AI boosts Toronto lab with two new senior researchers
Borealis AI has added new senior researchers to its team. The RBC-led AI lab is welcoming University of Waterloo professor…
Techstars announces first cohort for Toronto accelerator
Techstars has announced the first cohort of companies accepted into its accelerator in Toronto. According to the Financial…