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Why scaling requires more than speed

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Trevor Nichols @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/05/2026 16:27 EDT

IDEA Mississauga’s Step-Up Program helps founders build the strategy and systems for growth. Read more ›

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Poka to be acquired by Swedish enterprise software giant IFS in reported $200-million deal

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/20/2023 16:28 EDT

Poka is used by workers at Nestlé, Tetra Pak, and Mars, among others. Read more ›

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Eavor secures $80 million to support Austrian oil and gas firm OMV’s transition to green energy

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 06/20/2023 11:14 EDT

The geothermal startup previously said it plans to raise $145 million in Series B funding this year. Read more ›

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Collision will remain in Toronto for 2024

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 06/20/2023 07:58 EDT

Tech conference inks one-year extension, but Collision’s long-term future in Canada still unclear. Read more ›

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2022 angel investment in Canada mirrored VC dip, dropping 37 percent year-over-year

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/20/2023 05:45 EDT

While deal count rose, angels disproportionately favoured existing portfolio firms. Read more ›

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Canada’s Real-Time Rail delays are an unmitigated disaster

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 06/20/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Shopify is offering open banking solutions (but not in Canada). Read more ›

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After several tech exits, Minutebook founder raises $3.5 million to automate legal tasks

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/19/2023 17:47 EDT

Minutebook co-founder led several startups including Ollie Order, Medeo, Kubera. Read more ›

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Masthead Data raises $1.3 million to help data engineers monitor errors without client data

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 06/19/2023 12:31 EDT

Organizations in e-commerce, finance, other tech domains use Masthead’s platform, the company claims. Read more ›

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Semiconductor working group launched to advocate for industry priorities

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 2 place · 06/19/2023 08:00 EDT

SILICAN brings together industry experts and organizations to develop a made-in-Canada action plan for strategic leadership. Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Oracle tops sales estimates as AI-frenzy spurs cloud demand

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/19/2023 06:00 EDT

Plus: Automotive software maker LeddarTech inks SPAC deal to go public on Nasdaq. Read more ›

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The two Canadian cities rising in Startup Genome’s global ecosystem rankings

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 06/19/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Real-Time Rail delays are an unmitigated disaster. Read more ›

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Apple’s Vision Pro won’t make the metaverse happen

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 06/18/2023 15:39 EDT

Apple wants to strap a MacBook to your face. Is 'spacial computing' worth the asking price? Read more ›

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Tribe Network launches $20-million VC fund to invest in early-stage stage businesses led by people of colour

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/16/2023 17:34 EDT

The new fund aims to level the playing field for entrepreneurs facing systemic barriers. Read more ›

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Startup Train returns as Startupfest 2023 announces over $300,000 in prizes

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/16/2023 12:28 EDT

Attendees from the Greater Toronto Area can board the Startup Train to get to the Montréal festival. Read more ›

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Synthetic biology startup Ardra is brewing up big plans with its fermentation technology

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/16/2023 07:00 EDT

Despite a tough investment climate and a series of setbacks, Ardra is facing down the challenges of precision fermentation Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – Twig Fertility secures funding, Bunnii shuts down

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 06/16/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Founder of OneTaste charged with exploiting abuse victims. Read more ›

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Someone built a guide to all the Collision afterparties

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/15/2023 16:41 EDT

A community-submitted list of over 50 mixers, concerts, and other events taking place the week of Collision. Read more ›

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Canada invests $25 million in a new program to address barriers for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 06/15/2023 12:52 EDT

The initiative will provide capital, business advice, resources, and mentorship. Read more ›

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Micharity targets US expansion for its charitable fundraising platform with $7 million Series A

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 06/15/2023 06:00 EDT

Following years of steady growth with minimal outside capital, Micharity is ready to ramp up. Read more ›

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Kibbi, a job-finding app for newcomers created by a newcomer, raises $1.1 million CAD

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 2 place · 06/15/2023 06:00 EDT

Kibbi partners with employment and settlement agencies, and claims 6,000 job seekers as users. Read more ›

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Toronto-Waterloo, Vancouver, and Montréal hold the fort as Calgary and Ottawa rise in Startup Genome’s latest global ecosystem rankings

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/15/2023 06:00 EDT

Larger ecosystems keep the status quo, as smaller ones post slight improvement. Read more ›

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