11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2020
It’s that time of year, again. The time when, thanks to my friends at BetaKit, I get the opportunity to share my thoughts…
Vancouver
Equity analysis startup Canalyst raises $20 million Series B
Canalyst, a Vancouver-based startup offering equity research for capital markets, has closed a $20 million Series B. This brings…
Mogo experimenting with carbon offset program for new digital spending account
Mogo, a Vancouver-based FinTech startup, is hopping on the climate action wagon as it tries out a carbon offset program for…
ePACT receives $2.5 million debt financing from CIBC Innovation Banking
Vancouver-based online emergency preparedness network ePACT has received $2.5 million growth capital financing from CIBC Innovation…
Today in partnerships: Toxon Technologies, Optigo Networks
In recent weeks, two Canadian startups have made announcements launching new products and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
Vancouver-based ToursByLocals raises $43 million CAD in first round of financing
ToursByLocals, an online marketplace that connects travellers in search of customized, private tours with handpicked tour guides,…
Elastic Path acquires Moltin as it looks help clients leverage e-commerce microservices
Vancouver-based Elastic Path, which looks to “future-proof” e-commerce enterprises with its API-based platform, has acquired…
Lendesk launches app following acquisition, integration of LenderSpotlight
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Lendesk has launched a mobile application aimed at providing mortgage industry professionals…
Fusion Genomics receives $1 million to test genomic diagnostics platform
Healthtech startup Fusion Genomics has received $1 million to conduct a clinical study evaluating its genomic diagnostics platform…
Aspect Biosystems raises $26 million CAD in Series A for 3D printing of human tissues
Aspect Biosystems, a biotechnology company that conducts 3D bioprinting of human tissues, has raised $26 million CAD ($20 million…
Today in cohorts: Safe X Connected Cities Accelerator, 7 Gate Academy
Two Canadian programs have recently announced that new companies or individuals are joining their ranks. Here’s the latest…
mCloud to acquire Atlanta-based 3D tech company following TSX Venture Exchange debut
Vancouver-based mCloud, an AI-powered asset management firm, has acquired Atlanta-based 3D technology company Construction…
Car2Go to end North American service
Global car-sharing company Car2Go, now know under the name Share Now, announced on Wednesday that it has decided to shut down…
Vancouver cleantech company General Fusion raises $85 million CAD Series E
Vancouver-based General Fusion, which is developing what it calls a limitless, clean, emission-free, and cost-competitive alternative…
Vancouver EdTech startup Riipen raises $5 million pre-Series A
Vancouver-based EdTech startup Riipen, which has created an experiential learning platform that allows companies to connect…