PayBright, Coveo, Attabotics, Bold Commerce in CB Insights’ Retail Tech 100
Four Canadian retail tech startups have been named on CB Insights’ first annual Retail Tech 100, a list that recognizes global…
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Telus L-Spark Medtech accelerator reveals eight startups in first cohort
L-Spark has revealed the eight startups participating in its new medical technology accelerator program, which is being launched…
Additional $20,000 in CEBA loans now available to small businesses
The federal government has officially expanded the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA). Starting today, eligible small…
Shopify Balance to be powered by Stripe, Evolve Bancorp
On Thursday, it was revealed that payment processing giant Stripe and Evolve Bancorp will power two products within Shopify…
Drone startup Skygauge closes $3.3 million seed as demand increases amid pandemic
Skygauge Robotics has closed a $3.3 million CAD seed round and the Toronto and Hamilton-based drone startup is immediately…
Today in funding: ServiceBox, Creative Labs, Pillway
Three Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised,…
Canadian cybersecurity leaders say ecosystem requires community to grow
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, conversations tend to focus on job losses and skyrocketing unemployment. While it’s true…
Faire megadeal icing on top of Waterloo Region’s strong Q3 2020
A Series E round raised by Kitchener-born e-commerce startup Faire brought total startup funding in the Waterloo Region to…
Hootsuite names Tara Ataya chief people, diversity officer
Vancouver-based Hootsuite, which offers social media management software, has promoted Tara Ataya, previously the company’s…
Affirm to acquire PayBright for $340 million CAD
PayBright, one of Canada’s leading buy-now-pay-later providers, is set to be acquired by San Francisco-based Affirm. Affirm…
British private equity investor Hg to acquire controlling stake in Benevity
Private equity firm Hg is set to acquire a majority controlling stake in Calgary-based corporate social responsibility software…
Tread tracks positive momentum as COVID-19 fuels tech adoption in construction sector
The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging sectors that have, until now, experienced relatively low levels of technological transformation.…
Report finds growth in tech jobs since February, Canada still experiencing brain drain
A report from the Innovation Economy Council states that while STEM and technology job numbers have risen since February, nearly…
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business receives $500,000 investment from Facebook Canada
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has received a $500,000 investment from Facebook Canada, designed to establish…
WELL Health Technologies extends reach into cybersecurity vertical with acquisition of Source 44
WELL Health Technologies, a publicly-traded healthtech company headquartered in Vancouver, has acquired cybersecurity company…