FLO charges ahead with $136 million CAD to expand network, product line
EV charging firm sees support from EDC, CDPQ, Investissement Québec, and more in latest financing round.
Funding
Inovia raises initial $300 million USD for CDPQ-led third growth equity fund
First close brings Inovia two-thirds of the way to its $450-million target.
Canada’s AI Global Innovation Cluster invests $31.3 million across 22 projects
Alongside partner participation, Scale AI says the projects represent a $96-million investment.
Surveillance hardware tech startup Vosker secures $171.2 million CAD in debt financing
Startup develops solar-powered remote-monitoring cameras that work without Wi-Fi or electricity.
McRock Capital announces initial $111-million CAD close of third fund
McRock had previously set a $200 million target for Fund III.
Mesosil secures $2.2 million to develop infection-fighting biomaterials for medical devices
GreenSky-backed University of Toronto spinout has set its initial sights on dentistry.
Feds resume SDTC funding under NRC following damning AG report
Auditor General found “significant lapses” in STDC’s governance and management of public money.
Apollo Insurance closes $18.5 million CAD for new buy now, pay later subsidiary
FinShore allows Apollo’s customers to defer payments on their insurance premiums.
After validating “enterprise farming playbook” in the US, IntelliCulture closes $3.5 million
AgTech startup is now looking to grow its team, double down on R&D.
Acorn Biolabs announces $11-million CAD Series A to boost access to regenerative medicine via cell preservation
Biotech startup aims to unlock hair regrowth, skin rejuvenation, disease treatment by preserving cells.
Four women-led startups receive a combined $135,000 at Uniting the Prairies 2024
A few non-Prairies companies were recognized at the Elevate Women+ finale at Uniting the Prairie.
Ginger Desk secures $1.5 million to power health and wellness front desks across North America with virtual assistants
After finding product-market fit, Ginger Desk aims to build the platform it needs to scale.
Maxa secures Series A funding led by Framework and BDC Capital
Maxa said the new funding will fuel product development, go-to-market, and customer self-serve capabilities.
BCV leads second round in Relay, as SMB-focused FinTech closes $44-million CAD Series B
Startup targets profitability and $100-million USD run rate by end of 2025.
Accelerate Fund III backs Care Group as it looks to expand mental healthcare platform into new markets
The startup is looking to expand across Canada and the United States starting later this year.