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A|I: The AI Times – ChatGPT: charming but flawed

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 12/14/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: Apple's long rumoured self-driving car is pushed back. Read more ›

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Nesto raises $80 million CAD in Series C financing

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 12/13/2022 13:57 EDT

The round was led by Power company IGM Financial. Read more ›

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Innovobot holds initial close of targeted $40 million fund to invest in “deep tech for good”

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 3 place · 12/13/2022 12:18 EDT

The fund has secured $14 million from entrepreneurs and family offices. Read more ›

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InBC announces first three venture fund investments: Evok Innovations, Raven Capital, Yaletown Partners

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 12/13/2022 10:29 EDT

InBC backs trio of VC funds focused on climate change, reconciliation, and innovation. Read more ›

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Plooto closes $27 million CAD Series B to help SMBs manage cash flow

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/13/2022 06:00 EDT

Plooto plans to double down on product-led growth strategy. Read more ›

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Former Google ad chief’s Neeva launches its ad-free, privacy-conscious search engine in Canada

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/13/2022 06:00 EDT

“We wanted a search engine that was all about users.” Read more ›

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Is CPPI out on crypto?

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 12/13/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: Plaid lays off 20%, Delphia makes acquisitions. Read more ›

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IBM to hire 250 in New Brunswick for new Client Innovation Centre

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 12/12/2022 15:40 EDT

This week, IBM also awarded $35,000 USD to two Montréal-based startups. Read more ›

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Movement51, CIWA secure $861,980 from PrairiesCan to support women entrepreneurs, investors

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 12/12/2022 12:47 EDT

The funding is expected to help increase women-owned and led businesses in the Prairies. Read more ›

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Statements from Alberta innovation minister cast doubt on return of investor tax credit

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 3 place · 12/12/2022 06:00 EDT

Glubish: “the AITC was not working to create long-term sustainable tech companies.” Read more ›

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Canadian startup news of the week (12/11/22)

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/12/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: meet BC's new innovation minister. Read more ›

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Coveo, D2L, and Faire looking to fill leadership roles

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 12/11/2022 16:46 EDT

Product managers, UX leaders, and developers needed. Read more ›

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Bessemer, Georgian, OMERS VCs discuss the state of the market

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 12/11/2022 15:36 EDT

The next four to six months will be the hardest for startups to raise in. Read more ›

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Perceiv AI raises $1.5 million to better predict the progression of diseases

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/09/2022 15:54 EDT

Startup’s platform initially focused on improving outcomes for Alzheimer’s patients. Read more ›

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Commerce startup Elastic Path secures additional $30 million from existing investors

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 2 place · 12/09/2022 11:10 EDT

The Vancouver company claims leadership in the composable commerce movement. Read more ›

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AI-driven investment startup Delphia acquires Fathom Privacy to increase transparency with user data

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/09/2022 06:00 EDT

Users pool their data together through Delphia with the goal to improve investment strategies. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Inside Shopify’s historic Black Friday-Cyber Monday

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/09/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: DoorDash cuts 1250 jobs. Read more ›

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MedTeq, Age-Well receive $47 million from SIF to deliver tech meant to help seniors, caregivers

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 12/08/2022 13:48 EDT

The funding supports projects focused on seniors’ autonomy, healthy lifestyle. Read more ›

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Google opens applications for fourth Startups Accelerator Canada cohort

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 12/08/2022 11:26 EDT

Helcim, MintList, were among participants of the previous group. Read more ›

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Goloot announces $4 million to improve online advertising for D2C merchants

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/08/2022 06:00 EDT

Backed by former Paysafe leaders, Goloot has amassed a list of customers that includes Lancôme, Keurig, and SSENSE. Read more ›

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