CanCon Podcast Ep. 112: Keeping pace with innovation in Toronto
Keeping with our experimental 2018, this week’s CanCon podcast is split into two distinct halves. First up, the CanCon…
Canadian Startup News
Canvass Analytics’ Steve Kludt on AI’s need for speed
As part of a regular series powered by Microsoft, BetaKit interviews prominent Canadian CTOs speaking earnestly on the biggest…
Hawk Incentives joins Kik’s Kin ecosystem to boost transaction activity
Kik has announced that Hawk Incentives, a company owned by Blackhawk Network, has joined its Kin ecosystem as a partner. Hawk…
Uberflip raises $41 million CAD from DC-based Updata Partners
Toronto-based Uberflip has raised a $41 million CAD led by Washington DC-based Updata Partners. Uberflip’s platform allows…
ChefHero raises $12.6 million to build wholesale marketplace for independent restaurants
Toronto-based ChefHero, which allows restaurant owners and their staff to order wholesale food and supplies, has raised $12.6…
TechAide AI conference raises $100,000 for United Way’s Centraide
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Last Tuesday, the long-awaited TechAide AI Conference took place at the Rialto…
BDC investing total $40 million in four cleantech companies
BDC announced today that it is providing $40 million in funding to four Canadian cleantech companies. The investments are the…
RBC’s Borealis AI expanding into Vancouver this fall
RBC’s Borealis AI has expanded into Vancouver with the launch of a new lab in the city. The Vancouver location will open…
Tech Spark’s Tamar Huggins says founders need a ‘do not do’ list
Entrepreneurs have a reputation for hustling and constant multitasking, but at the latest TechToronto, Tech Spark founder Tamar…
Report: ‘Delete Facebook’ movement stronger in Canada than many other countries
The increasing privacy concerns stemming from the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal have prompted many users to start…
Techstars Toronto hosts first Demo Day
Yesterday, Techstars hosted the Demo Day for its first-ever Toronto cohort showcasing their progress and refined pitches after…
Ask an Investor: How should I think about press coverage?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
How entrepreneurs can take care of their mental health
Stress is inevitable in the startup world. There is stress to compete, produce, and perform. There is less “down” time…
GoWrench raises $525,000 for at-home mechanic service platform
Hamilton-based GoWrench Auto has raised $525,000 for its mobile automotive maintenance service that sends fully-vetted and…
AI companies must make trust part of their core mission
We reached the end of an era several weeks ago when the news broke about the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal. Prior to…