Highline BETA launches program to fast track corporate-startup partnerships
Highline BETA has announced the launch of a new program meant to create more connections between large corporations and the…
Canadian Startup News
University of Waterloo joins Rippleās $64 million CAD blockchain research initiative
The University of Waterloo announced that it is one of 17 universities joining San Francisco-based Rippleās University Blockchain…
Ritual raises $90 million CAD Series C
Toronto-based food ordering app Ritual has raised $90 million CAD ($70 million USD) in a Series C led by Georgian Partners.…
BC Tech Association announces 2018 Technology Impact Award winners
The BC Tech Association has announced the winners of its 2018 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), which recognize companies contributing…
500px announces distribution partnership with Getty Images
500px has announced a distribution partnership with Getty Images, allowing 500px contributors to sell their images directly…
CVCA launches revamped VC data platform with Hockeystick
During its Invest Canada 2018 conference, the CVCA announced the launch of CVCA Intelligence, its new investment data portal…
AVA Technologies raises $2.6 million to launch a soilless smart garden
Vancouver-based AVA Technologies has raised $2.6 million in a seed round meant to support the launch of its smart garden product.…
500 Startups is back in Canada with Neha Khera in charge
Itās been almost a year since 500 Canada announced to its portfolio via email the decision to terminate the fundās investment…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.140: Private and public entrepreneurship with Barrie mayor Jeff Lehman
Canadaās most spectacular and memorable urban areas are thoughtfully planned out by teams of bright innovators. For the best…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 118: BuzzFeed’s Craig Silverman and Pando’s Sarah Lacy at True North
True North, which took place last week in Kitchener-Waterloo, was Communitech’s first attempt at an event series designed…
White Star Capital closes $232 million CAD in second fund
White Star Capital, a global VC firm with an office in Montreal and a regional focus on North America and Europe, has announced…
Bainsā Silicon Valley trip latest in governmentās efforts to sell Canada
Last month, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains travelled to Silicon Valley for a two-day…
Canadian government announces $50 million Smart Cities Challenge finalists
The Canadian government announced the finalist municipalities from the Smart Cities Challenge, which provides funding to communities…
Ask an Investor: How do I get an investor off my cap table?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
CRTC wants internet providers and Netflix to fund and support CanCon
In a new report, Canadaās telecom regulator is recommending the federal government impose levies on internet service providers…