Dream Maker Ventures launches diversity program for underrepresented entrepreneurs
Toronto-based Dream Maker Ventures is launching a new partnership model with the Dream Legacy Foundation, the new philanthropic…
Canadian Startup News
Ottawa-founded Threekit raises $20 million USD for product visualization platform
Threekit, an Ottawa-founded product visualization software platform company that targets e-commerce brands, has closed a $20…
Canadian tech leaders talk generational differences at this year’s #movethedial Summit
Returning to Toronto for its second year, #movethedial brings together thought leaders, partners, and amazing humans of all…
Stradigi AI closes $53 million CAD Series A, with support from will.i.am
Montreal-based artificial intelligence provider Stradigi AI has closed a $53 million CAD in Series A funding round led by Fonds…
With trust in crypto at an all-time low, 3iQ’s CEO talks regulator approval of bitcoin fund
Earlier this month, it was announced that 3iQ, a Toronto-based FinTech company, had received approval from the Ontario Securities…
OpenText to buy data security firm Carbonite for $1.88 billion CAD
Waterloo-based software company OpenText has announced plans to acquire American data backup and protection firm Carbonite…
Canadian startup news of the week (11/10/19)
Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important news, features,…
A cautionary tale of high valuations
Early-stage companies face countless challenges in their journey to success. Attracting talent, overcoming delays, reaching…
Vancouver-based Grow Technologies acquired by Alberta’s ATB Financial
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Grow Technologies, which develops software solutions in the loan management space, has been…
BlackBerry QNX to power Hyundai Autron’s driver assistance systems
BlackBerry QNX has been selected by Hyundai Autron, an arm of South Korean automobile manufacturer, Hyundai, to power Hyundai…
Osgoode Professional Development is helping lawyers get ahead of blockchain
While the legal industry has traditionally been slow to embrace disruptive technology, a recently launched program at Osgoode…
Element AI to implement AI features into Japanese automotive company’s operations
Montreal-based Element AI has entered into a strategic relationship with Japanese automotive company Aisin Seiki Co. Through…
Halifax launches innovation outpost to help startups scale
The Halifax Partnership and the Halifax Regional Municipality have announced the opening of the Halifax Innovation Outpost,…
Startup jobs of the week: Data Engineer, Revenue Operations Coordinator, Business Data Analyst
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From…
Mindbridge loses former CIO of Canada after a few months in role
Alex Benay, the former CIO of Canada, has left his role at Ottawa-based Mindbridge after a short few months stint. The news…