From pivot to IPO with Canada’s pizza king, General Assembly CEO Ali Khan Lalani
In the last year, a Toronto pizza place raised a $13 million Series A before filing to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange.…
Canadian Startup News
Today in funding: Audioptics Medical, VidDay, Paidiem, Classcraft, Delta, more
Seven Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised,…
Today in acquisitions: Symbi Medical, eStruxture, Eddyfi/NDT, Pinmo, Crank Software, Plurilock
Over the last few weeks, six Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions or have been acquired. Here’s the latest…
Digital Main Street’s Future Proof program supports 75 pilot projects in Ontario
Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significantly disruptive impact on small businesses. As a result of this,…
Startupfest to host virtual workshops in April as it reinvents amid COVID-19
For its eleventh year, Startupfest is branching out from its traditional festival format to offer some smaller events throughout…
Three Prairies-based startups close seed rounds, raising combined $2.45 million
During the last week, Winnipeg’s Callia Flowers, Saskatoon’s Rivercity Innovations, and Regina’s BrewNinja raised fresh…
Following merger with Kelowna’s Bananatag, Staffbase secures $145 million
Germany’s Staffbase, which provides internal communications software to businesses, has raised a $145 million Series D round…
OSC charges head of cryptocurrency company Peblik with fraud, securities act offences
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has charged Stephan Katmarian, the CEO and COO of Peblik Inc., for violating Ontario’s…
Alberta Innovates puts out call to bring more technology, business accelerators to the province
Alberta Innovates, the crown corporation for the Government of Alberta that promotes innovation in the province, has issued…
Federal government looks to prop up Toronto tech ecosystem with $14.6 million in loans for six companies
Six tech companies based in Toronto are receiving a cumulative $14.6 million in loans from the federal government. The loans…
QueerTech event aims to help LGBTQ2S+ workers connect with Canada’s biggest tech companies
On April 8, Montréal’s QueerTech is hosting its first national virtual careers fair. The free event aims to connect LGBTQ2S+…
Nuvei, Mogo expand reach into crypto space with new product offerings
Two of Canada’s largest publicly-traded FinTech companies, Montréal-based Nuvei and Vancouver’s Mogo, have recently introduced…
Tribe Network is looking to be Canada’s innovation hub for BIPOC entrepreneurs
Tribe Network, a new initiative based in Halifax, has recently launched, aiming to create an entrepreneurship and innovation…
NACO continues to expand Canadian reach with new hub
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) is looking to continue to broaden its footprint in Canada with the launch of…
Dapper Labs raises $305 million to expand NBA Top Shot product to other sports leagues
Vancouver-based blockchain startup Dapper Labs has raised $305 million USD in financing as the company claims to see success…