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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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AltaML, Waabi, TrojAI among Vector Institute’s 20 Canadian AI startups to watch for 2023

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 12/15/2022 16:59 EDT

The list was narrowed down from 150 startups. Read more ›

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Walnut Insurance secures $4 million CAD to help FinTechs deliver embedded insurance programs

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 12/15/2022 12:06 EDT

Walnut has partnered with Neo Financial, Nuula to launch their insurance products. Read more ›

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The Upside Foundation appoints Juanita Lee-Garcia as new executive director

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 12/15/2022 06:00 EDT

The Venture for Canada alum takes reins at “pivotal time” for Upside. Read more ›

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Frate secures $2 million CAD to make e-commerce returns sustainable, cost-effective

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit · 12/15/2022 06:00 EDT

“We turn customers’ houses into warehouses, and also fulfillment centers.” Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – The end of an era at Slack

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Michael Edgar @ BetaKit 3 place · 12/15/2022 05:00 EDT

Plus: Wattpad president Jeanne Lam resigns months after being tapped to lead company. Read more ›

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Does scaling your startup feel like constant chaos? Here’s what to do.

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Stefan Palios @ BetaKit · 12/14/2022 15:19 EDT

Founders need to know their ‘why’ and build systems to support their team. Read more ›

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Ferme d’Hiver raises $46 million CAD to replace 10 percent of Canada’s strawberry imports

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 12/14/2022 12:56 EDT

Ferme d’Hiver aims to juice Canada’s domestic strawberry supply. Read more ›

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New BC innovation minister Brenda Bailey lays out how she plans to support province’s tech, innovation

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/14/2022 12:38 EDT

Minister: “the most important thing in our tech sector … is people, and this government is very serious about continuing our competitive advantage of people.” Read more ›

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Shabodi closes $14 million CAD Series A to simplify 5G for developers

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/14/2022 06:00 EDT

Shabodi aims to be to 5G what Stripe is to payment integrations. Read more ›

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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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