Startupfest launching CannabisFest, CryptoFest in 2018 edition
Startupfest has announced that it is launching new Premium Fest verticals this year as it looks to dive deeper into emerging…
Vancouver-based InvestX fund now accepting cryptocurrency
Vancouver-based InvestX has launched a growth equity fund that will accept both traditional and cryptocurrency. The fund will…
Sidewalk Labs’ Dan Doctoroff says data won’t be used for commercial purposes in Quayside project
As part of RBC’s Disruptors speaker series in Toronto, RBC SVP John Stackhouse sat down with Sidewalk Labs CEO Dan Doctoroff…
Hyr raises $1.6 million to help retailers embrace the gig economy
Toronto-based Hyr has announced a $1.6 million CAD seed round led by Flybridge Capital Partners, with participation from Newark…
Wattpad raises $61.25 million to continue investment in machine learning, interactive storytelling
Wattpad has announced that it’s raised $61.25 million CAD in a fresh round of funding. Investors include Tencent, BDC,…
#WomenFundingWomen event says angel investing, building networks will boost women-led companies
Last night, Dell and Springboard Enterprises — a network of investors and entrepreneurs dedicated to fostering women-led…
Accelerate Okanagan receives $473,000 from Canadian government
Tech hub Accelerate Okanagan has received $473,000 from the federal government to scale up its programming and provide its…
Instacart acquires Toronto-based Unata to build more online grocery solutions
San Francisco-based grocery delivery service Instacart has acquired Toronto-based Unata, which provides white label ecommerce…
With $3.5 million seed round, Vention launches platform that automates industrial design
Montreal-based Vention has announced that it is launching its 3D MachineBuilder to the public for the first time on the heels…
AngelList and Accomplice’s new program gives founders up to $1 million for angel investing
AngelList and Boston-based VC firm Accomplice have launched the Spearhead program, a $35 million total fund that will be dedicated…
RateHub raises $12 million Series A to build end-to-end mortgage platform
Toronto-based Ratehub has raised a $12 million Series A investment led by Elephant, a Boston-based VC firm founded by Jeremiah…
Today in company updates: Clearpath adds former Google VP to advisory board, Picatic launches new pricing model for non-profits
In the past few weeks, several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features. Here’s the latest on…
Toronto hosting Shenzhen innovation competition with $2 million in prizes
The Canada Confederation of Shenzhen Associations (CCSA) and the Sino-Canada International Innovation Centre are launching…
Today in AI updates: Stradigi joins IVADO, DeepLearni.ng joins NVIDIA partner network
Several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features to make strides in AI. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
SkySquirrel raises $3 million and merges with California-based competitor
Halifax-based SkySquirrel has raised $3 million and announced a merger with California-based VineView, another aerial imaging…