Google allocates $13 million in funding to strengthen Canada’s AI workforce
First Nations Technology Council, Skills for Change, Toronto Public Library named as recipients alongside Amii.
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Former Raptors star Jerome Williams newest teammate of community connector Swiirl
Startup helps brands connect with community and student creators for social impact.
Zown expands homebuying app into the US after early Canadian success
The company believes a California expansion will help it go “anywhere.”
Amid AI proof-of-concept fatigue, Cohere co-founder urges potential customers to keep the faith and focus on ROI
Ivan Zhang says AI firms have their work cut out winning back clients “burned” by failed pilots.
BetaKit repeats as General Excellence winner at SABEW Canada Awards
BetaKit reporter Josh Scott also awarded for the second year in a row.
University of Toronto and Vanguard team up to expand AI research in finance
Vanguard will also add around 70 roles to its AI research team in Toronto.
Medtech AI startups ProteinQure and AssistIQ each close Series A rounds
ProteinQure to debut AI-engineered cancer drug in the clinic, while AssistIQ expands medical supply platform.
Michael Southworth “specifically chosen” as Assent’s new CEO to spearhead $250-million revenue effort
Longtime CEO Andrew Waitman, who led the company to centaur status, will become executive chairman.
Pender and Novacap recognized for cashing in on last year’s go-private wave at 2025 CVCA Awards
The honours celebrate the deals, dealmakers, and community service behind Canada’s VC and PE firms.
Outcome of copyright case against Cohere uncertain but likely “precedent-setting”: expert
The Canadian AI giant has motioned to dismiss the suit before it reaches court.
Koho continues expansion beyond core banking with launch of international money transfers
Aspiring bank claims to offer better remittance exchange rates compared to competitors.
Harley Finkelstein, Valley vets Dorothy Kilroy and Chris Urmson headline 2025 Elevate Festival
Toronto-based tech festival says applied AI will be this year’s defining theme.
CWVC wants to map the career progression and retention of women in Canadian VC
Analysis finds nearly 1 in 4 of CWVC’s members left VC since 2019. CWVC hopes to figure out why.
“Both strategic and patriotic”: Wealthsimple selects Tetra Trust as its first Canadian digital asset custodian
Tetra Trust has seen an uptick in businesses seeking to reduce their exposure to the US.
Keep emerges from stealth to launch Canadian small business banking platform
Toronto-based “all-in-one” FinTech firm backed by Treville, Silicon Valley Bank, Rebel Fund, and more.