Federal government invests $11.2 million into 29 companies in television, publishing, video game industries
The financing comes amid debates over Bill C-11, which aims to regulate online content such as streaming platforms, social…
Funding
WellnessLiving secures $66 million USD to scale operations management software for wellness centres
The Thornhill startup serves over 5,000 yoga studios, dance studios, and other wellness centres.
Medical imaging startup MolecuLight secures funding from BDC Capital, iGan Ventures for global expansion
MolecuLight has received at least three clearances from the FDA for its imaging device.
Home and auto insurance marketplace YouSet raises $2.1 million, launches in Ontario
The Montréal startup plants its feet in Ontario in preparation for a nationwide launch.
Canvass Analytics secures $3.3 million USD top-up for Series A round
Yamaha Motor Ventures backs Canvass again after its initial investment in 2020.
Interaxon secures $9.5 million USD to roll out subscription model for brain sensing headband, Muse
The subscription program is set to launch in Q1 next year.
SVG Ventures Thrive launches new agri-food tech pre-accelerator, venture studio
The pre-accelerator has $3.7 million in provincial and federal backing.
Armed with more capital to back women entrepreneurs, Phoenix Fire makes first investment in VoxCell
Phoenix Fire’s LPs now include the co-founders of Thinkific and Odaia.
Report maps Canadian sustainable proptech industry and nearly $1.5 billion in investments
Amp Energy, GoBolt, Ecobee, Brainbox AI among top funded startups in the sector.
Bootstrapped since 2008, Evidence Partners closes $20 million to tackle automated literature review market
Evidence Partners caters to more than 60% of the world’s largest pharma, medical device companies.
D-Wave lists on New York Stock Exchange following close of SPAC deal
D-Wave’s stock price jumped as much as 30 percent on opening day.
With a new team, Framework Venture Partners secures $100 million USD first close for second fund
Barbara Dirks, Jim Texier, Mike Dobbins join for Fund II, target $250M final close.
Properly secures $36 million CAD, pulls back on geographic expansion plans as Canadian housing market cools
Provincial expansions across BC, Ontario, and Québec have been pinned in favour of focus on Toronto and Vancouver.
Sandpiper Ventures closes $20 million first fund focused on early-stage, women-led tech startups
Sandpiper sees “huge … and untapped opportunity” to back more women entrepreneurs amid market downturn.