Feds reveal new changes to Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive as part of capital gains tax overhaul
Government proposes to cut the incentive’s rollout period in half.
Canadian Startup News
Merchant-focused FinTech startup Sona acquired by Celero Commerce
Bootstrapped Nova Scotia startup to boost Celero’s annual card volume to $26 billion across North America.
Power marks up value of stake in Wealthsimple for third consecutive quarter
Hike to $1.5 billion CAD reflects rise in public markets and Wealthsimple’s performance.
Ecosystem Spotlight: Montréal’s tech sector faces change with savoir-faire
CIBC’s Eric Laflamme on the “perfect mix” of investment alchemy in Canada’s most European city.
Miru closes $27.4-million CAD Series A as smart windows startup prepares to launch in 2025
Startup’s windows control heat gain and glare to reduce the need for air conditioning.
INNOVATEwest is on indefinite pause after Web Summit lands in Vancouver
Organizers say the city and province “had other plans.”
National Bank reinvests as Walnut secures $4.6 million to expand embedded insurance capabilities
Telus, Diagram, Portage back Toronto insurtech startup’s platform development plans.
Shopify’s venture into brick-and-mortar payments pays off, revenue grows 21% in Q2
Navigating a mixed consumer spending environment, the company brought in $2 billion USD.
FinTech software firm PureFacts sells majority stake to New York-based GrowthCurve Capital
Deal reportedly values PureFacts at $250 million.
Nuvei posts 30% revenue growth in second quarter
Nuvei announced it plans to acquire Brazil-based Pay2All earlier this week.
LeddarTech’s Nasdaq listing in jeopardy as stock falls below $1-USD minimum
Warned it could be delisted in 180 days, company secures up to $9 million USD in bridge financing.
Perceptive Space emerges from stealth with $3.9 million to help predict solar flares and other ‘space weather’
Toronto space tech startup aims to ensure safer satellite launches and operations.
Former Delve Laboratories, Dialogue leaders secure $2 million to help cyber insurance brokers sell policies and assess risk
Inscora plans to launch its “value-added cyber insurance” software by the end of 2024.
CAAIN seeks automation, “data-driven” AgTech projects for $6-million challenge
Interested parties must submit a project application form by Aug. 9.
Interior design project management platform Mydoma acquired by California’s Studio Designer
Companies will support nearly 20,000 interior designers across the United States and Canada combined.