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Canadian privacy commissioner launches investigation into ChatGPT

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 04/04/2023 14:15 EDT

The case is in response to a complaint alleging non-consensual collection, use of personal information. Read more ›

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One year in, competition in Ontario’s iGaming market remains red hot

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 04/04/2023 12:11 EDT

Cutthroat competition and tighter rules on advertising are forcing operators to compete on unique features in Ontario’s $1.4 billion market. Read more ›

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LayerZero Labs raises $120 million at $3 billion valuation to enable more multi-blockchain apps

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 04/04/2023 12:01 EDT

VCs continue to bet on long-term growth for crypto despite volatile market. Read more ›

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Cannabis vaporizer startup Greentank Technologies closes $22.2 million CAD series B

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Ryan O'Connor @ BetaKit · 04/04/2023 11:32 EDT

The startup has received past funding from investors such as Snoop Dogg. Read more ›

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Nimble Science raises $2.7 million to collect data from previously inaccessible regions of small intestine

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit · 04/04/2023 06:00 EDT

Nimble’s ingestible device brings new insights into stomach health. Read more ›

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Canadian FinTech startups tired of open banking waiting game

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 04/04/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Federal budget 2023 commits to cleantech, little else Read more ›

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Janet Bannister launches Staircase Ventures with $22 million first close

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 2 place · 04/03/2023 10:39 EDT

Bannister strikes out on her own after stepping back from Real Ventures. Read more ›

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WonderFi, Coinsquare, CoinSmart to merge as Canada’s crypto industry consolidates

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 04/03/2023 09:50 EDT

Canadian crypto love triangle ends in three-way merger. Read more ›

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2023 is the year ESG should drive enterprise decision-making

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Stephany Lapierre @ BetaKit 3 place · 04/03/2023 06:00 EDT

TealBook’s Stephany Lapierre shares how to implement ESG targets. Read more ›

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Canadian startup news of the week (4/2/23)

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 04/03/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: RenoRun files for creditor protection. Read more ›

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Ask John Ruffolo Anything: SVB fallout, VC groupthink, government dependence & more

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 04/02/2023 17:08 EDT

Canadian tech's maverick investor answers your submitted questions. 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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