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Canadian startup news of the week (2/12/23)

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit 2 place · 02/13/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Fight brews over Magnet Forensics’ proposed $1.8 billion acquisition. Read more ›

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What comes after the attention economy?

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/11/2023 15:12 EDT

Kate Bush and Girl Talk point to new outcomes and priorities. Read more ›

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Thinkific, WonderFi, VerticalScope face leadership changes following layoffs

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/10/2023 17:15 EDT

Canadian tech companies hit with executive exodus amid sector downturn. Read more ›

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Fight brews over Magnet Forensics’ proposed $1.8 billion acquisition by Thoma Bravo

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/10/2023 15:58 EDT

Magnet Forensics shareholder contests deal; independent Magnet directors push back. Read more ›

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As unregulated crypto players collapse around the world, Netcoins expands into the US

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/10/2023 11:06 EDT

Canadian firm aims to offer “compliant” alternative to unregistered US exchanges. Read more ›

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GSoft acquires Didacte to bolster employee engagement software suite

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/10/2023 06:00 EDT

GSoft said this marks the beginning of more acquisitions. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Amazon facing antitrust, slower growth

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/10/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Lightspeed layoffs Groundhog Day Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – Spotify founder takes on healthcare

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit · 02/10/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Manitoba's sleep test backlog solution. Read more ›

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Following exit to Live Nation, Universe founders secure $10.8 million for online art marketplace Peggy

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 2 place · 02/09/2023 16:11 EDT

Peggy uses AI to help artists and collectors authenticate artwork. Read more ›

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Levr.ai closes $1 million in pre-seed funding to simplify loan applications

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Ryan O'Connor @ BetaKit · 02/09/2023 15:33 EDT

After seeing qualified businesses struggle to secure financing, Levr.ai’s founders sought to create an easier process. Read more ›

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Shopify unveils new features for shopping app, fulfillment network in latest products update report

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/09/2023 09:00 EDT

Shopify focused on expanding its fulfillment network and Shop app. Read more ›

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A|I: The AI Times – Google bets on Anthropic, Ada makes more layoffs

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/09/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: The fight against AI art. Read more ›

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Raven.ai aims to address supply chain issues following $12 million USD Series A

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Ryan O'Connor @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/08/2023 15:06 EDT

“We believe Raven’s solution will play a key role in engaging these frontline teams.” Read more ›

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Atlantic Canada healthtech firms NovaResp, SiftMed, The Rounds secure funding

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit 2 place · 02/08/2023 13:13 EDT

Rounds for all companies were led by or had participation from Atlantic Canada-based VCs. Read more ›

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Koho lays off 14 percent of staff

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/08/2023 10:29 EDT

CEO claims cut doesn’t extend runway, but will support growth efforts. Read more ›

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RBC acquires Canadian operations of US proptech startup Ojo

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 2 place · 02/08/2023 06:00 EDT

Deal comes amid cooling housing market that has impacted homebuyers and proptech startups alike. Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Big Tech discovers austerity

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/08/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: OpenText acquires Micro Focus. Read more ›

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Conquest Planning raises $24 million to expand AI financial advisor solution to US, UK markets

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 02/07/2023 14:05 EDT

Conquest is backed by Fidelity, RBC, and Portage. Read more ›

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Garmin Canada to expand Alberta presence, hire for 200 STEM jobs

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 02/07/2023 13:01 EDT

Garmin’s Canadian expansion comes as other Big Tech companies are cutting back. Read more ›

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Jobber closes $100 million USD Series D amid strong demand for home services

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/07/2023 07:26 EDT

Despite exceeding $100 million USD in revenue last year, CEO says Jobber remains “super early” in terms of market penetration. Read more ›

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