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03.11.2025 − 09.11.2025

Future Summit 2025 to host leaders from NVIDIA, AWS Canada, Alberta government, and more

Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/03/2025 07:00 EDT

A closer look at the sessions and power players shaping Future Summit’s inaugural gathering on Nov 18 to 20. Read more ›

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Canada ranks 12th in Shopify’s first report on economic impact of merchants

Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 05/16/2023 12:49 EDT

Canada’s Shopify merchants lag behind on economic impact compared to smaller economies. Read more ›

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Small business banking platform Vault launches with backing from Google’s Gradient Ventures

Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 2 place · 05/16/2023 07:00 EDT

Vault’s co-founders have previously worked at Revolut, Koho. Read more ›

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Québec attracted more venture funding than any other Canadian region in Q1 2023

Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 05/16/2023 06:00 EDT

Québec startups raised a cumulative $317.3 million in Q1 2023. Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Absolute Software sold to Crosspoint for $657 million

Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 05/16/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Hopper to power Uber's expansion into flight bookings. Read more ›

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“The revolution has launched”: OpenAI’s Sam Altman charts the promise and peril of AI at Toronto event

Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 05/15/2023 18:46 EDT

Sam Altman has become the world’s most powerful optimist. Read more ›

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Binance exits Canada as crypto trading platforms feel broader impact of stricter regulations

Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 05/15/2023 16:38 EDT

Binance pulled out of Ontario in 2021 as it wasn’t registered with the province. Read more ›

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ChrysaLabs raises $15 million to help farmers unearth soil data using AI

Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 05/15/2023 12:17 EDT

ChrysaLabs’ soil-testing tech has been used on over two million acres of farmland. Read more ›

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How Inkbox CFO Louise Hucal handled the process of being acquired by a global corporation

Stefan Palios @ BetaKit · 05/15/2023 09:26 EDT

Successful due diligence requires transparency and delegation. Read more ›

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Boast.ai report maps government tax, grant programs available for small businesses

Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 05/15/2023 08:56 EDT

Companies can combine SR&ED with other funding programs. Read more ›

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Canadian startup news of the week (5/14/23)

Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 05/15/2023 05:00 EDT

Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important news, features, and editorials published on BetaKit. If you prefer this update hit your inbox every week, make sure to subscribe to the BetaKit Newsletter using the form at the bottom of this page. Top Stories of the Week “A NEW BOTTOM”: TORONTO AND WATERLOO REGION VENTURE FUNDING FELL SHORT IN FIRST QUARTER OF... Read more ›

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Do the feds have an innovation strategy? CCI’s Ben Bergen isn’t so sure

Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 3 place · 05/14/2023 16:11 EDT

The Council of Canadian Innovators president answers your submitted questions on innovation policy. Read more ›

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Three Canadian startups hiring AI and machine learning roles right now

Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 05/14/2023 13:17 EDT

Top Hat, Coveo, and BenchSci are looking for candidates to build upon AI in their platforms. Read more ›

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How startups can better manage their e-waste

Stefan Palios @ BetaKit 1 place · 05/12/2023 18:45 EDT

Canadian startups can create positive environmental impact. Read more ›

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Startups SensaloTech, OroraTech look to mitigate wildfires with early detection services

Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 1 place · 05/12/2023 14:10 EDT

Canadian wildfires cost more than $1 billion annually. Read more ›

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Mysa acquires United States smart thermostat company as it expands into commercial heating

Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 2 place · 05/12/2023 12:56 EDT

Mysa, a smart-thermostat company based in St. John’s, Nfld., has acquired the intellectual property of United States smart thermostat firm Zen Ecosystems. This purchase moves Mysa beyond thermostats for people’s homes and into the commercial market. Canada is one of the largest consumers of electricity per person in the world. This is Mysa’s first acquisition since it was launched in 2016. The startup shipped its first smart thermostats in 2018.... Read more ›

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