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Acquisitions

Ottawa’s You.i TV acquired by WarnerMedia

Dec 22, 2020

Ottawa-based startup You.i TV, a software company that assists streaming services to present their programming across multiple…

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Funding

Cycle Capital announces $145 million Cleantech fund final close, adds EDC as LP

Dec 21, 2020

Montreal-based cleantech venture capital firm Cycle Capital has closed $145 million CAD for its cleantech fund, Cycle Capital…

Funding

Today in Funding: Zetane, Co.Labs, LodgeLink

Dec 18, 2020

Two Canadian startups and one accelerator program have recently announced new funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest…

Acquisitions

Today in Acquisitions: Setter, Grapevine6, Converge

Dec 17, 2020

Over the past month, two Canadian tech companies have been acquired, including Setter and Grapevine6, while Toronto-based Converge…

Acquisitions

Montreal-based FinTech Expertus acquired by IBM

Dec 16, 2020

Montreal-based FinTech company Expertus Technologies has been acquired by IBM as part of the multinational tech conglomerate’s…

Funding

AutoLeap raises $8 million CAD as former FieldEdge CEOs tackle local auto repair industry

Dec 16, 2020

Toronto-based startup AutoLeap has closed an $8 million CAD seed round, comprising $6.4 million in equity and $1.6 million…

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Funding

Calgary-based Attabotics to receive $34 million from federal government

Dec 15, 2020

Calgary-based robotics startup Attabotics is set to receive an investment of $34 million from the federal government through…

Events

Techstars Montreal AI’s 2020 Virtual Demo Day showcases latest cohort

Dec 11, 2020

This week, Techstars Montreal AI 2020 held a Virtual Demo Day to showcase 10 artificial intelligence (AI) startups from around…

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Events

Mark Dobbin, Gerry Pond recognized at 2020 NACO Atlantic Summit

Dec 11, 2020

Mark Dobbin, the founder and president of Newfoundland-based Killick Capital, has been named Angel of the Year at the National…

Funding

Today in Funding: Potloc, Aifred Health, Kenota Health, Indiegraf

Dec 10, 2020

Four Canadian startups have recently announced new funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised, how much,…

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Acquisitions

PointClickCare to acquire Utah-based Collective Medical

Dec 8, 2020

Mississauga-based PointClickCare is set to make its largest acquisition to date as the healthtech company has announced its…

FinTech

Today in Hires: Xero, Wealthsimple, Alida, Tucows & Ting Internet, AppDynamics

Dec 7, 2020

Five organizations have brought on new team members, including AppDynamics, Alida, Wealthsimple, Tucows and Ting Internet,…

Funding

Drone startup Skygauge closes $3.3 million seed as demand increases amid pandemic

Dec 4, 2020

Skygauge Robotics has closed a $3.3 million CAD seed round and the Toronto and Hamilton-based drone startup is immediately…

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Reports

Report finds growth in tech jobs since February, Canada still experiencing brain drain

Dec 2, 2020

A report from the Innovation Economy Council states that while STEM and technology job numbers have risen since February, nearly…

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Funding

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business receives $500,000 investment from Facebook Canada

Dec 2, 2020

The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has received a $500,000 investment from Facebook Canada, designed to establish…

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