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Lyft to hire hundreds more staff in Toronto amid plans to open new tech hub

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/16/2025 15:32 EDT

Toronto to become Lyft’s second-largest North American tech hub as company aims for 2026 opening. Read more ›

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Clio caps off year of big acquisitions by launching new enterprise division

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 10/16/2025 12:51 EDT

Enterprise suite provides software for legal and business operations sides of large law firms. Read more ›

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SAAS NORTH will feel a little different this year

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/16/2025 11:59 EDT

Unlikely pairings and unfiltered conversations will take over the BetaKit Keynote Stage on November 5 and 6. Read more ›

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Why the future of Ontario’s critical industries hinges on startups

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/16/2025 07:00 EDT

On Oct. 24, experts will explore how startups can design solutions tailored to the realities of OT environments. Read more ›

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Spring Impact Capital closes $14-million fund to grow Canada’s climate and healthtech ecosystem

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 17:29 EDT

The Vancouver impact fund has already invested $2 million across eight Canadian startups. Read more ›

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Provision raises $7 million USD to build AI copilots for pre-construction estimates

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 16:30 EDT

Toronto startup wants to help firms like EllisDon “gut check” pre-construction work. Read more ›

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ABK Biomedical raises $35 million USD to bring liver cancer treatment to market

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 14:49 EDT

Series D funding will support commercialization of Halifax company's Eye90 microspheres. Read more ›

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Pawsible Ventures looks to sniff out opportunities in pet health

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 12:27 EDT

Vancouver-based studio’s inaugural fund is fetching $10 million to help build pet health startups. Read more ›

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Numr’s Demo Day win proves what structured support can unlock in just four months

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Jacqueline Loganathan @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 12:01 EDT

YSpace’s 2025 Tech Accelerator supported tech solutions for healthcare, education, sustainability, and more. Read more ›

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Dominion Dynamics secures $4 million to modernize Arctic surveillance

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 09:00 EDT

Pre-seed round backed exclusively by Canadian investors, including Garage Capital and Golden Ventures. Read more ›

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First-ever Toronto Community Week will be headlined by Wattpad, Stripe, and Calendly

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 07:00 EDT

International event focuses on community building as a measurable business advantage. Read more ›

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BDC commits $100 million to boost rural entrepreneurship across Canada

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 04:00 EDT

Bank partners with Community Futures network to help founders in remote areas access capital and advice. Read more ›

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Kaz Nejatian brings his former Shopify “second-in-command” to Opendoor

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/14/2025 14:43 EDT

Giang LeGrice, Shopify’s VP of operations, joins Nejatian’s leadership team. Read more ›

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Kaz Nejatian brings former Shopify “second-in-command” to Opendoor

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 10/14/2025 14:43 EDT

Giang LeGrice, Shopify’s VP of operations, joins Nejatian’s leadership team. Read more ›

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How CTK Bio uses R&D support to compete on cost

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 10/14/2025 07:00 EDT

With SR&ED support from Boast, the BC startup keeps sustainable plastic alternatives moving from lab to market. Read more ›

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Canadian VC movement and AI at Elevate

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 3 place · 10/14/2025 04:00 EDT

Plus: OpenAI teases Canadian office. Read more ›

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Can Canada build its own social network?

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 10/13/2025 20:00 EDT

Gander CEO Ben Waldman explains his vision for sovereign social media. Read more ›

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Serenity Power wins $100K Women+ Pitch Prize at Elevate

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 10/10/2025 14:43 EDT

Black Innovation Zone and Moneris eCommerce North also crown pitch winners. Read more ›

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1Password holds $100 million secondary sale, inks deal to deepen AI focus

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 10/10/2025 13:57 EDT

Cybersecurity company partners with Browserbase to secure AI-enabled web browsing. Read more ›

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BDC Capital’s Cheri Corbett joins Pender Ventures as partner

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 3 place · 10/10/2025 12:18 EDT

Calgary-based Corbett joins a month after Isaac Souweine left the fund. Read more ›

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