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Y Combinator website no longer lists Canada as a country it invests in

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 01/26/2026 17:01 EDT

Change implies Canadian startups have to incorporate in the US, Cayman Islands, or Singapore to join accelerator. Read more ›

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Still watching? Rivr closes $3.6 million CAD from GreenSky to help creators and brands identify engaging video content

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 07/07/2025 06:00 EDT

Rivr already counts Amazon Games, Bungie, and Epic Games among its clients. Read more ›

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Is Canadian AI failing?

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 07/07/2025 05:00 EDT

Plus: Clutch hits $1 billion milestone, Clio opens up the chequebook. Read more ›

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Clutch races past $1 billion in total cars purchased amid record growth

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 07/04/2025 16:06 EDT

After taking nine years to hit $1 billion, COO says Clutch is on pace to double it in one. Read more ›

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Clio’s mission, Trump’s trade timeout, and Toronto Tech Week’s standout moments

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 2 place · 07/04/2025 14:27 EDT

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for July 4, 2025. Read more ›

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Feds back startup OCCAM’s Technologies as part of $21.5-million Alberta carbon capture investment

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 3 place · 07/04/2025 14:26 EDT

Natural Resources Canada selects five companies that responded to call for carbon capture proposals. Read more ›

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Toronto tech gets in on the joke at the Tech Roast Show

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 07/04/2025 09:11 EDT

Comedy show revealed nuggets of truth about the state of Canada’s tech job market. Read more ›

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The events, speakers, and prizes you’ll find at Startupfest 2025

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 07/03/2025 16:55 EDT

Startupfest attendees travelling from Toronto still have a chance to catch a ride on the Startup Bus. Read more ›

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Robotics startup Attabotics closes down and terminates employees

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 07/03/2025 13:55 EDT

Calgary startup raised more than $200-million CAD from institutional and government sources in its lifetime. Read more ›

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Cohere looks to capitalize on Montréal’s AI talent with new office

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 07/03/2025 10:00 EDT

AI startup will reportedly be a tenant of CoreWeave-operated data centre in Cambridge, Ont. next month. Read more ›

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Kardium closes $340 million CAD to secure regulatory approval, expand manufacturing for atrial fibrillation heart device

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 07/02/2025 17:18 EDT

BC healthtech company gears up for targeted commercial launch later this year. Read more ›

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D-Wave sells $400 million USD in common shares to fund acquisitions, working capital

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 07/02/2025 15:58 EDT

Quantum computing firm joins competitors in selling stock for third time since December. Read more ›

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Last-mile delivery startup UniUni to continue North American expansion with $95.4-million CAD Series D round

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 07/02/2025 15:37 EDT

Amid scrutiny of its labour practices, BC gig work company has raised over $200 million in about a year. Read more ›

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What keeps Bluesky’s head of trust and safety up at night?

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 07/02/2025 10:14 EDT

Aaron Rodericks is a Canadian working out of Dublin to help the world find joy online. Read more ›

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Michelle Scarborough out at BDC Capital after eight years leading women-focused funds

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/30/2025 18:43 EDT

Scarborough led investments through the Women in Technology Fund and Thrive Venture Fund. Read more ›

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Canada pulls Digital Services Tax to avoid stalling US trade negotiations

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Jon Fingas @ BetaKit 2 place · 06/30/2025 16:19 EDT

CVCA, academics, and business groups had urged ditching the tax to prevent US retaliation. Read more ›

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Nvidia acquires Canadian AI efficiency startup CentML

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/30/2025 14:38 EDT

Nvidia rival AMD also acquired Canadian AI firm Untether earlier this month. Read more ›

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Clio to acquire American legaltech vLex for $1 billion USD

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 06/30/2025 09:50 EDT

vLex offers an extensive legal and regulatory database alongside an AI-powered assistant. Read more ›

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The Winnipeg founder who answered a crisis

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Jacqueline Loganathan @ BetaKit · 06/30/2025 07:00 EDT

Rob Ranson built a pandemic solution in three days. His latest product has NATO's attention. Read more ›

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Cohere’s Aidan Gomez says acquisition is “failure”

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 06/30/2025 05:00 EDT

Plus: Everything you need to know about Toronto Tech Week and BetaKit Most Ambitious. Read more ›

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Meeting people is easy at Toronto Tech Week

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Kelsey Rolfe @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/27/2025 19:12 EDT

What do cold plunging and pickleball have to do with tech? We sent our Chief Fun Correspondent to find out. Read more ›

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