FinTech-focused Holt Accelerator announces 2019 cohort
The Holt Accelerator, a Montreal-based program open to FinTechs from around the world, has accepted eight companies into its…
New report says Canadians love staying connected with tech, even though it can create feelings of emptiness
A new report from Simplii Financial sheds light on how Canadians use technology, pointing to excitement—and tension—about…
Government invests $40 million in Canadian Bank Note’s nanotechnology company
The federal government is investing $40 million in CBN Nano Technologies, which is conducting research on atomically precise…
BDC earmarks $300 million in loans for Atlantic Canada companies
BDC is making an additional $300 million in commercial loans available to Atlantic Canada entrepreneurs, building on a $280…
Wealthsimple launches investing solution partnership with HR firm Mercer
Toronto-based FinTech Wealthsimple has partnered with Mercer, a consulting firm for the health and wealth management industries,…
Former Vector Institute VP Darin Graham to lead LG’s Toronto AI lab
LG has appointed Darin Graham, a longtime artificial intelligence researcher, as the head of its AI lab in Toronto. “AI will…
Ontario government announces task force to develop data strategy
The Ontario government has announced the members of its Digital and Data Task Force looking to get insight into developing…
RBC acquires automated accounts payables startup WayPay
RBC has acquired Burlington-based WayPay, an automated accounts payables platform for small businesses. The acquisition price…
Prospect adds founding partner BDC as it looks to fill Canada’s talent gap
Non-profit, Prospect has brought on BDC Capital as a founding partner as it looks to fill a data and talent gap in Canada’s…
New OMERS, BMO investments bring District Ventures fund to $70 million
Arlene Dickinson’s District Ventures has received recent investments from OMERS and BMO, bringing its total fund size to…
MaRS shuffles venture leadership team following Salim Teja departure
Jon Dogterom has been named the new senior vice-president of venture services at the MaRS Discovery District. Dogterom replaces…
Future Skills Centre investing $7.65 million in 10 skills development projects
The Future Skills Centre announced that it is investing $7.65 million over two years for 10 projects. The projects aim to help…
Calgary Technologies breaks ground on planned innovation centre
The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, Calgary Parking Authority, Calgary Technologies Inc., and Zinc Ventures have broken…
Pursuit, formerly Revlo, acquired by Twitch
Canadian-founded Pursuit (formerly Revlo) has been acquired by Twitch. Founded in 2014, Revlo allowed Twitch streamers to offer…
Faire raises $133 million CAD with Lightspeed Venture Partners and Y Combinator
Retail marketplace Faire has raised a $133 million CAD ($100 million USD) in a Series C round with YC Continuity and Lightspeed…