Brookfield Institute report: Canadians account for 4.4 percent of developers globally
The Brookfield Institute has released a new report providing more insight into the scope of Canada’s software developer…
Brightspark raises $6 million to expand team across Canada, accelerate investment pace
Brightspark has closed a $6 million financing round from Kensington Capital Partners to fuel its own growth as a VC firm. Launched…
Botler.AI’s new chatbot analyzed 300,000 court documents to help sexual harassment and assault survivors
Montreal-based Botler.AI has launched a new system today with the hope of empowering survivors of sexual misconduct. The company…
Nova Scotia dedicating $2.25 million to expanding Volta Labs
Halifax-based Volta Labs is tripling in size with a $2.25 million investment from the Nova Scotia government. Volta will use…
Impact Centre launches program to connect Canadian and Chinese entrepreneurs
The University of Toronto’s Impact Centre is working with Diantou.net, a Chinese investment platform, to strengthen the…
Coinsquare raises $10.5 million Series A
goNumerical-owned Coinsquare, a Toronto-based cryptocurrency platform for buying and selling bitcoin, has raised a $10.5 million…
Well.ca acquired by McKesson Canada
Well.ca has been acquired by McKesson Canada, which builds supply chain solutions for pharmacies, manufacturers, and governments.…
Toronto-based Qvella raises $25 million Series B to improve molecular diagnostics
Toronto-based Qvella has raised a $25 million CAD Series B. The molecular diagnostics company is developing technology that…
1QBit raises $45 million Series B from Fujitsu, Accenture
Vancouver-based 1QBit has closed a $45 million Series B that includes equity and revenue contracts. The funding was led by…
FedDev Ontario investing $3.57 million in Next Canada
FedDev Ontario is providing $3.57 million to non-profit NEXT Canada. The money will support total project costs of up to $6.6…
Trexo Robotics wins $35,000 at Sunnybrook’s Hawk’s Nest pitch competition
Last week, Sunnybrook Hospital Next Generation hosted the Hawk’s Nest, a healthtech-focused competition challenging four…
Leveraging Element AI connection, Real Ventures closes two funds totalling $180 million
On the 10th year anniversary of its first $3 million round, Montreal-based Real Ventures has closed $180 million as it looks…
Mojio raises $30 million Series B to make every car a connected car
Vancouver-based Mojio has raised a $30 million Series B to support the growth of its connected car solution. The Series B was…
Hockeystick acquires LaunchSpot to boost startup ecosystem data platform
Hockeystick has made its first acquisition in Waterloo-based LaunchSpot, a platform that allows accelerators and startup funders…
Dejero raises $32 million Series B
Waterloo-based Dejero has raised a $32 million Series B to ramp up its product development. Dejero’s product — which…