New mandate letters put continued focus on COVID-19 for innovation, small business, economic ministers
Newly released ministerial mandate letters released Friday point to a continued focus on supporting businesses throughout the…
FreshBooks founding CEO Mike McDerment steps down as executive director Don Epperson takes over
Mike McDerment, the founder and longtime CEO of accounting software company FreshBooks, has stepped down from his role and…
Edmonton-based Jobber raises $76 million CAD growth equity round
Jobber, the startup on a mission to become a comprehensive software provider for home service businesses, has raised $76 million…
Power’s Sagard Holdings launches Canadian private equity business
Power Corporation subsidiary Sagard Holdings has launched a new private equity (PE) business in Canada, the first foray for…
Shopify terminates stores affiliated with Trump
Shopify has taken down online stores run by the Trump Organization and Trump campaign following the riot held Wednesday at…
Coinsquare makes changes to business, tech as it faces increasing competitive pressures
Following a recent settlement with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), Coinsquare is undergoing a major overhaul to its…
Telus Health acquires Montréal’s EQ Care in latest move to increase virtual care reach
Montréal-based virtual care company EQ Care has been acquired by Telus Health, BetaKit has learned. A spokesperson for Telus…
Wage subsidy brought back to 75 percent for period ending March 13
The federal government has brought the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) back to 75 percent, at least for the period of…
MindBeacon prices IPO, looks to pull in $65 million at $8 per share
Toronto-based digital mental health treatment startup MindBeacon has priced its initial public offering (IPO), setting the…
Toronto R&D team won’t join Aurora in Uber ATG acquisition
Uber ATG’s Toronto research and development (R&D) lab will not be part of Aurora’s acquisition of Uber ATG,…
Adracare to be acquired by WELL Health Technologies
Toronto healthtech startup Adracare is set to be acquired by WELL Health Technologies in a $4.75 million CAD deal. On January…
Collision to be hosted virtually again for 2021 event
Collision is set to be hosted virtually again next year, due to continued uncertainty surrounding in-person events caused by…
Breather’s US, UK subsidiaries reportedly file for insolvency
The United States and United Kingdom subsidiaries of Montreal-based flexible workspace company Breather have reportedly filed…
AbCellera officially closes initial public offering with $555.5 million gross proceeds
Vancouver biotech company AbCellera Biologics has officially announced the close of its initial public offering (IPO) on the…
Neo Financial reveals $50 million total financing as startup expands nationally
Neo Financial, the newest Canadian challenger bank startup looking to shake up the financial sector, has announced $50 million…