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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/18/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: Neo’s backers, Wealthsimple’s value, and Shopify’s concerns. Read more ›

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MaRS Discovery District launches new program for “high-growth” Canadian companies

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 1 place · 03/31/2023 14:04 EDT

The program is backed by existing FedDev funding. Read more ›

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Brampton angel group launches with support from Angel Investors Ontario, Altitude Accelerator

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 1 place · 03/31/2023 13:23 EDT

Angel Investors Ontario also hosting free education program for Brampton startups. Read more ›

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PureFacts acquires Xtiva to bolster its revenue management solutions

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 03/31/2023 06:00 EDT

The combined company will offer a complete revenue management platform. Read more ›

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RealSage secures $2.1 million CAD to help multi-family rental managers make better decisions with AI

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/31/2023 06:00 EDT

Ex-real estate asset manager aims to help others parse data during “critical time.” Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Magnet shareholders ignore critics, back acquisition

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 03/31/2023 05:00 EDT

How 1Password plans to build a passwordless future. Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – Haply building Surgeon Simulator backed by BDC Deep Tech

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/31/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Noze gets $1M grant for malaria breathalyzer from Gates Foundation Read more ›

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Toronto’s Hypercare sole Canadian startup selected for AWS healthcare accelerator

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Ryan O'Connor @ BetaKit · 03/30/2023 14:45 EDT

The healthcare coordination platform among the cohort of 23 companies chosen to participate. Read more ›

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Federal budget a “huge win” for cleantech, but Canada still at risk of missing out

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Maike Althaus @ BetaKit · 03/30/2023 14:07 EDT

Now is not the time to stop investing in Canada’s clean economy. Read more ›

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Nulogy raises $20 million to make collaboration easier for multiple companies in a supply chain

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 03/30/2023 13:57 EDT

Nulogy’s trade secret misappropriation complaint against US client was dismissed in 2022. Read more ›

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Birdseye raises $500,000 to help Shopify businesses automate marketing strategies using AI

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 2 place · 03/30/2023 06:00 EDT

Birdseye’s platform generates marketing plans with step-by-step instructions. Read more ›

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A|I: The AI Times – Bill Gates is blogging about AI now

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 03/30/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Alberta gives $30 million to AI research. Read more ›

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Yoshua Bengio, major tech leaders call for six-month pause on advanced AI development in open letter

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Olivia Collette @ BetaKit · 03/29/2023 16:37 EDT

Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and DeepMind scientists also signed the letter. Read more ›

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With no open banking update in #Budget2023, FinTech executives are increasingly jaded about timeline for delivery

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Kelsey Rolfe @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/29/2023 14:33 EDT

Working groups resume April 14th, but open banking lead departs in September. Read more ›

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Coveo taps former Lightspeed, D2L exec Brandon Nussey to replace retiring CFO Jean Lavigueur

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 03/29/2023 12:52 EDT

Incoming Coveo CFO previously led Lightspeed’s TSX, NYSE IPOs. Read more ›

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Metaspectral selected to join South Australian government accelerator program

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Ryan O'Connor @ BetaKit · 03/29/2023 12:20 EDT

Its technology conducts AI-powered hyperspectral data analysis in real-time. Read more ›

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After a tough year, Goodfood switches up CFO, promoting VP Roslane Aouameur

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Olivia Collette @ BetaKit · 03/29/2023 11:01 EDT

Aouameur’s strategic focus will be on profitability and positive cash flow. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Washington prepares for war with Amazon

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/29/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Rewind cuts staff as Shopify growth slows. Read more ›

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Federal #Budget2023 includes cleantech commitments, little else for innovation

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 03/28/2023 16:51 EDT

Budget 2023 includes $500 million over 10 years to SIF for cleantech. Read more ›

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RenoRun files for creditor protection after failed pursuit of “hail mary” deals to save company from insolvency

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit · 03/28/2023 13:47 EDT

The filling follows four attempts to raise bridge financing and multiple rounds of layoffs. Read more ›

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Carbon Neutral Club secures $1.4 million to incentivize employees to help companies meet climate targets

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 03/28/2023 06:00 EDT

Startup sees employee action as missing piece for orgs looking to reduce emissions. Read more ›

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