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Apollo Insurance Solutions secures undisclosed Series B financing from Definity

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit · 03/14/2022 12:54 EDT

Definity Financial Corporation went public in November. Read more ›

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Why Canadian tech’s rise is built on a stack of Jenga blocks

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 03/14/2022 11:27 EDT

Tony Dagger sees turbulence ahead in Canadian tech. Read more ›

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Bloom secures $1.4 million CAD, launches AI-powered platform to measure e-commerce product photo performance

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 03/14/2022 06:00 EDT

Bloom’s big picture vision is to combine its algorithm with generative AI. Read more ›

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Corl secures $20 million in USD stablecoin for its revenue-based financing model

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit · 03/14/2022 05:59 EDT

Digital assets backed by real-world commercial agreements will offset volatility, companies claim. Read more ›

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Canadian startup news of the week (3/13/22)

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 03/14/2022 05:30 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 Clio and Trulioo say not now to IPOs as CEOs discuss unicorn M&A strategies At... Read more ›

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Portage secures a boatload

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 03/14/2022 05:30 EDT

PLUS: A year after launch, Backbone Angels is closing gaps felt by underrepresented founders Read more ›

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Three senior-level positions available right now

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Raj Dhaliwal @ BetaKit · 03/13/2022 18:08 EDT

Personify, Yorkville University, and Altus Group are hiring for senior-level roles right now. Read more ›

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American proptech startup Alfred opening Canadian HQ in Toronto

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 1 place · 03/11/2022 12:12 EDT

Alfred arrives with up to $75 million USD for staffing up, new acquisitions. Read more ›

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Phoenix Fire launches angel fund focused on women entrepreneurs

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 1 place · 03/11/2022 11:05 EDT

"We need to make sure that everybody has a seat at the table." Read more ›

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StoreToDoor secures $1.25 million to take same-day delivery service to new markets

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 03/11/2022 06:00 EDT

After spending years running his own restaurants, Scott Love wants to help other retailers deliver goods. Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – Ali Tehrani is Amp’d up

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 03/11/2022 05:30 EDT

Plus: Health Canada recalls Fitbit watch due to risk of burns. Read more ›

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Market watch: Nuvei, VerticalScope, Magnet Forensics

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 03/10/2022 17:27 EDT

Nuvei posts strong Q4, 2021 earnings as VerticalScope, Magnet see mixed results. Read more ›

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Online threat detection firm Echosec Systems closes $10 million credit facility from Espresso Capital

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 03/10/2022 16:51 EDT

Echosec helps security teams detect web-based data for threat intelligence. Read more ›

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UofT spinout Halt AI launches tool to measure brands’ diversity across social media

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/10/2022 14:00 EDT

Halt AI’s co-founders previously worked at AR beauty tech firm ModiFace. Read more ›

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Ontario commits $25 million as Canadarm3 manufacturer MDA creates $100 million space robotics centre

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit · 03/10/2022 13:31 EDT

MDA combines space robotics with automation and artificial intelligence. Read more ›

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Portage Ventures closes $788.5 million CAD for third FinTech fund

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit · 03/10/2022 12:33 EDT

Portage claims the early stage FinTech fund is one of the largest in the world. Read more ›

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Bioscience startup Mikra secures $8.5 million CAD to launch its nutraceutical gel

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/10/2022 12:25 EDT

Mikra claims its product will help boost energy and mental focus on a cellular level. Read more ›

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Somm acquires last-minute restaurant reservation app Dinr to move beyond wine recommendation

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 03/10/2022 07:59 EDT

Somm describes Dinr deal as “part of a bigger vision” for the wine-focused startup. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify doubles down on its compensation approach

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 03/10/2022 05:30 EDT

Plus: Amazon is shutting 68 retail stores, ending Amazon Books, 4-star and Pop Up shops. Read more ›

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DealMaker acquires Ridge Growth Agency to bolster capital raising platform

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 03/09/2022 17:14 EDT

Ridge brings DealMaker closer to becoming a “one-stop-shop” for raising capital. Read more ›

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