Bootstrapped to date, Field Effect closes $41 million CAD Series A to expand SME-focused cybersecurity business
Led by a former Communications Security Establishment researcher, Ottawa firm plans to invest in sales and marketing.
Ownly secures $2.55 million, aims to become “Shopify for real estate”
Calgary startup aims to help “old school” real estate developers sell new homes.
Toronto-Waterloo rises, Calgary and Montréal ecosystems to watch in Startup Genome’s global FinTech rankings
Vancouver cracks top 10 ecosystems with a population of less than three million.
NACO report finds SAFEs on the rise in angel investment during record-breaking 2021
Following pandemic dip, Canadian angel investment activity more than doubled.
Infosys boosts Calgary hiring plans as it looks to double Canadian workforce to 8,000 employees
As Calgary office opens, Infosys commits to bringing 1,000 jobs to the city by 2024.
Trulioo to cut up to 10 percent of staff, exit small business market
Vancouver-based unicorn plans to focus on medium and large enterprises.
As Canadian innovators wonder what a proposed SR&ED review would accomplish, CCI lays out recommendations
CCI calls for changes that could drive more Canadian R&D investment, IP commercialization.
Real Ventures swaps managing partners as firm pauses fundraising
Co-founder John Stokes takes helm as Janet Bannister transitions to partner.
With new Thrive platform, BDC commits half a billion dollars to invest in Canadian women-led startups and funds
BDC’s Women in Technology fund team has its second fund, lots more capital, and an expanded mandate.
Following record growth amid downturn, FrontFundr launches its own fundraising campaign on FrontFundr
FrontFundr has helped startups close $140 million across 100 campaigns.
PolicyMe reveals $18 million in Series A financing to tackle Canadian insurance market
Backed by industry players, PolicyMe aims to expand beyond selling just life insurance and D2C.
Composer secures $6 million USD to help retail investors adopt sophisticated trading strategies
Despite market downturn, Composer has seen trading volume, AUM grow.
Shopify rolls out new employee compensation system to recruit, retain talent amid stock slump
Flex Comp took effect September 1, following a delay Shopify attributed to regulatory considerations.
Indigenous venture firm Raven Capital eyes US market as it secures $46 million for second fund
Fund II LPs include BDC Capital, Telus Pollinator Fund for Good, Vancity, Bank of America.
Ideon Technologies raises $21 million CAD Series A to fuel transition to low-impact mining and EVs
Ideon’s platform enables mining companies to “drill less and discover more.”