UK-based TruRating says Canada is a dream market for North American expansion
While Canada’s strict, slow-moving financial institutions can be a headache for nimble Canadian FinTechs looking work…
LandmarkVR wants its showrooms to be the industry standard for Canadian real estate
When Anson Wang moved to China in 2014 to help one of his best friends break into the VR market through a company called ConductorVR,…
Digital Finance Institute says interest in Vancouver’s FinTech industry growing globally
In September, the Digital Finance Institute released a report on Vancouver’s FinTech industry, as well as the growth…
Following $500,000 43North win, Formarum suggests entrepreneurs can be part of rebuilding Buffalo
For the past three years, the 43Northcompetition in Buffalo, New York has invited startups from around the world to pitch for…
Today in company updates: Zambah, Maluuba
This week, several startups have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest on company…
Soular founder wants to dispel the myth that you can’t do good and make money
According to Salima Visram, 1.3 billion people around the world rely on kerosene lamps as their only source of light — a…
Report: ICT and life sciences industries get the most attention from VCs
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) released its 2015 report on support for early stage companies in Canada, taking…
Wave’s Kirk Simpson says going free is the best decision the company made
With plans to grow to 150 people over the next six months and an announcement that it’s on track to raise $20 million…
Appili Therapeutics raises $2.2 million to develop superbug-fighting antibiotics
Halifax-based Appili Therapeutics has raised $2.2 million in equity financing. According to a report from Entrevestor, Appili…
Italian eyewear maker partners with InteraXon to build fashionable wearables
Toronto-based InteraXon — the company behind the Muse brain-sensing meditation headband — is partnering with Padua, Italy-based…
MaRS wants to give startups up to $20,000 to hire a young entrepreneur
MaRS is calling on startups to apply for its Embark Funding program, which gives ventures up to $20,000 to hire a full-time…
#DMZSession says governments can’t keep up with automation taking over workforces
As self-driving cars become closer to reality and experts warn that many jobs will be replaced by automation, it’s becoming…
Goldmoney adds Royal Canadian Mint to its vault network
Toronto-based Goldmoney is adding Mint’s precious metal storage facility in Ottawa to its vault network. “We’re excited…
CertClean’s Jenise Lee calls saying no the key to success for time-strapped entrepreneurs
Jenise Lee wants you to imagine a scenario where you’re ready to launch your startup and put yourself out there, when…
Parkbench’s hyper-local focus spurs revenue growth
For some companies, success means expanding services to as many cities as possible in order to grow revenue and dominate its…