Canadian gov’t announces that Startup Visa pilot program will become permanent
The Canadian government announced that the Startup Visa program would now become a core part of the country’s immigration…
Slack reportedly raising $250 million with $5 billion valuation
Slack is reportedly raising $250 million USD, according to a report from Bloomberg. The funding round would put Slack at a…
Application deadline for Creative Destruction Lab’s quantum machine learning stream ends July 31
The Creative Destruction Lab is only accepting applications for its quantum machine learning stream until July 31. The one-year…
Greenspace raises $1.4 million to match patients with the right therapists
Toronto-based Greenspace has closed a $1.4 million seed round from Prime Quadrant LP to expand its mental health care platform.…
University of Waterloo announces four $25,000 winners of Velocity Fund Finals
The University of Waterloo’s latest Velocity Fund Finals had at least four startups win big. The competition had 10 startups…
Borrowell raises $57 million from Portag3, FirstOntario Credit Union
Borrowell has raised $57 million as it looks to expand its free credit and loan offerings to more customers. The company raised…
IBM and University of Alberta use AI to predict schizophrenia with 74 percent accuracy
IBM and University of Alberta researchers have published a study describing how the teams used AI and machine learning algorithms…
PwC MoneyTree report: AI “gold rush” might save a sluggish 2017 in VC deals
According to CB Insights and PwC’s Canada’s latest MoneyTree report, 2017 is off to a slow start for VC funding in Canada.…
Hack To Start Ep.157: Adii Pienaar, founder of Conversio
Adii Pienaar is the founder of Conversio, an all-in one marketing dashboard. Pienaar is based in Cape Town, South Africa and…
Ottawa-based GaN Systems receives strategic investment from BMW i Ventures
Ottawa-based GaN Systems has received a strategic investment from BMW i Ventures, BMW’s CAD $725 million venture capital…
Vancouver-based Mojio powering Rogers’ first connected car device
Rogers has turned to Mojio to power its first connected car solution. Targeted to its Share Everything customers, Rogers’…
Flybits raises $6.5 million Series B with Information Venture Partners, Portag3
Toronto-based Flybits has raised a $6.5 million Series B led by Information Venture Partners. New investor Portag3 Ventures…
Smart angel investment and board involvement can support diversity, says #Startupfest panel
Last week’s Startupfest was jam-packed with something for everyone — whether you were interested in networking and casually…
FreshBooks raises $57 million to invest in North American expansion
FreshBooks has raised a $57 million CAD funding round led by existing investor Georgian Partners, with participation from Accomplice…
#Acceleratorfest survey report shows program mentorship, alumni support not what it should be
Hockeystick and Startupfest have revealed the results of a report that broke down what startups really think about Canadian…