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Y Combinator website no longer lists Canada as a country it invests in

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 01/26/2026 17:01 EDT

Change implies Canadian startups have to incorporate in the US, Cayman Islands, or Singapore to join accelerator. Read more ›

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She tried to build Vancouver’s Y Combinator. Why did she leave to build a US startup instead?

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 12/10/2025 11:22 EDT

Mai Trinh’s Internet Backyard nabs $4.5 million USD pre-seed for data centre financing platform. Read more ›

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Microsoft to spend $7.5 billion on AI data centre expansion with pledge to protect Canada’s “digital sovereignty”

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/10/2025 10:52 EDT

President calls project “the most important commitment in Microsoft Canada’s history.” Read more ›

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Enabled Talent gains traction in Africa and Europe following global launch

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 12/10/2025 06:00 EDT

Inclusivity-focused employment platform to be recognized at Brampton’s 2025 Accessibility Awards. Read more ›

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General Fusion reportedly faces pressure to go public after $51.5-million raise

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/09/2025 13:29 EDT

Investors reportedly pushing company toward public markets as race for fusion power intensifies. Read more ›

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Feds’ new Defence Investment Agency awards first contract to MDA Space and Telesat

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 12/09/2025 12:00 EDT

Partnership will develop satellite communications capabilities in the Arctic. Read more ›

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CCI names Patrick Searle CEO ahead of “turbulent” year for Canadian tech

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 12/09/2025 09:54 EDT

Searle says front-line companies must shape Canada’s sovereign strategy. Read more ›

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Nfinite nabs $4.6 million to prove it can make paper that performs like plastic

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/09/2025 06:00 EDT

University of Waterloo spinout aims to scale tech that extends shelf life of paper packaging. Read more ›

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Cohere announces partnership with Thales Canada amid defence tech push

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 2 place · 12/08/2025 07:00 EDT

Toronto company’s AI will help French defence contractor service Royal Canadian Navy fleets. Read more ›

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From sawdust to seed round: ConstructionClock grows from Winnipeg

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 12/08/2025 06:00 EDT

Contractor-turned-founder David Peters raises $2 million for automated attendance-tracking app. Read more ›

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Jim Balsillie wants an urgent response to Trump’s new doctrine

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 3 place · 12/08/2025 05:00 EDT

Plus: Clio takes Alexi to court over database at the centre of billion-dollar vLex deal. Read more ›

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Canada’s AI ambitions with Minister Evan Solomon

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/05/2025 20:26 EDT

Minister Evan Solomon sits down with C100 Executive Director Michael Buhr to discuss the country’s future in AI. Read more ›

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Lightspeed will pay $11 million CAD to settle class-action suit, Québec judge rules

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 2 place · 12/05/2025 13:01 EDT

Retail tech firm admits no liability for allegations of overstating performance metrics. Read more ›

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Montréal’s seventh Startup Community Awards get a new home, and a new tone

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 3 place · 12/05/2025 12:35 EDT

After community feedback, revamped awards use new innovation hub to refocus on founders. Read more ›

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Feds unveil $358-million initiative to bolster Canada’s defence supply chain

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/05/2025 09:36 EDT

Regional Defence Investment Initiative will be deployed by Canada’s regional development agencies. Read more ›

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Tracktile banks on Maritime hospitality to scale its operations software for “messy” manufacturing

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 12/05/2025 08:00 EDT

Charlottetown startup raises $1.25 million to help complex manufacturers understand and control their business. Read more ›

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Binance for kids, robotic Pixar lamps, and how to use AI in 400 ways

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 12/05/2025 06:00 EDT

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for December 5, 2025. Read more ›

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Lightspeed president JD Saint-Martin returning to VC roots at Boreal Ventures

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 12/05/2025 05:00 EDT

Saint-Martin will join the Montréal firm at the end of March as it raises its second fund. Read more ›

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How Vive Crop Protection is helping farmers grow more, while using harmful pesticides less

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Trevor Nichols @ BetaKit · 12/04/2025 16:48 EDT

Canadian AgTech company just closed a $10-million funding round. Read more ›

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Xposure Music’s 42.5 million USD raise will help it spot the next generation of streaming music stars

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 12/04/2025 14:39 EDT

Montréal music buyer uses AI analytics to bet on long-term indie music success. Read more ›

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CVC hits $30-million target for second Saskatchewan-focused fund

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/04/2025 14:14 EDT

Conexus Venture Capital’s first fund made 17 investments in Prairies-based startups. Read more ›

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