Canadian Startup News
Canadian crypto bros can get NFT profile pics from new Twitter Blue feature
Canada is currently one of only four countries with access to Twitter Blue.
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation launches AI fund with support from feds
The fund seeks to accelerate AI research and adoption in New Brunswick.
Ionomr Innovations lands over $18 million led by Shell Ventures
Ionomr was recently named in Cleantech Group’s 2022 Global Cleantech 100 list.
Diversio secures $8.13 million CAD on journey to improve corporate diversity and inclusion
Diversio uses AI to uncover bias in companies and recommend solutions.
Funnelytics snags $1.85 million to launch version 2.0 of its analytics platform
Funnelytics’ platform anonymizes consumer information as online privacy becomes paramount.
Shakepay secures $44 million Series A led by QED Investors to roll out more Bitcoin products
The round gives the Montréal crypto startup a $313 million valuation.
Space data startup Wyvern reveals $4.5 million in pre-seed and seed funding
The company is also set to join Y Combinator’s 2022 cohort.
Sonder makes Nasdaq debut following close of SPAC deal
Sonder’s CEO called the listing “a historic moment” for the company.
NowVertical, Emerge Commerce file base shelf prospectuses to fund acquisition plans
NowVertical most recently entered a deal to acquire CoreBI.
1Password claims $744 million CAD round is largest in Canadian history
Hollywood stars, business leaders invested in the password manager startup.
Ikea expands EV partnership with Bolt following Series B investment
Plans for an expansion into the United States are currently underway.
Amplitude Ventures, AltaML pen partnership to build AI, biotech companies
The partnership gives Amplitude access to Alberta’s sizeable AI sector.
$1 million round caps off busy 2021 for legaltech startup Goodlawyer
Lawyer-turned-entrepreneur aims to make legal services accessible for startups.
Shopify strikes partnership with JD.com to help US merchants sell to Chinese consumers
The deal gives US Shopify sellers access to the world’s largest e-commerce market.
