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Five trends shaping the future of FinTech: Insights from the Canada Fintech Forum

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 10/29/2025 07:00 EDT

Startups, banks and regulators contend with stressed customers, stalled stablecoin, and accelerated threat timelines. Read more ›

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Shakepay bolsters regulatory standing with CIRO membership

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 01/09/2025 16:09 EDT

First Québec-based crypto exchange platform to earn investment dealer status. Read more ›

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Cohere launches customizable enterprise AI workspace platform North

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 01/09/2025 15:19 EDT

Cohere’s answer to Microsoft Copilot and Google Vertex already has a partnership with RBC. Read more ›

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California-based loan collection platform Eltropy acquires Lexop for undisclosed amount

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 01/09/2025 09:07 EDT

Combined company to continue operating in both California and Montréal. Read more ›

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Doctor-led Oxford Cancer Analytics closes $16-million CAD Series A to improve early lung cancer detection

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 01/09/2025 06:00 EDT

UK and Toronto-based startup applies proteomics and AI to blood tests. Read more ›

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Broadsight appoints Steve Lowry as CEO to help UBC spinout build “the Salesforce for comms”

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 01/09/2025 06:00 EDT

Co-founder Kurt Heinrich transitions to CSO in leadership shuffle. Read more ›

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Aspect Biosystems lands $165-million CAD Series B to advance 3D-printed tissue therapies

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 01/08/2025 15:58 EDT

Financing pushes Vancouver startup closer to clinical trials targeting diabetes, liver disease. Read more ›

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Humi acquired by Australian HR software company Employment Hero

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 01/08/2025 15:00 EDT

Sources told BetaKit the purchase price is $155 million CAD. Read more ›

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Deep tech is thriving in the Maritimes

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 01/08/2025 07:00 EDT

Atlantic Canada is emerging as a global hardware powerhouse. Read more ›

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Carebook joins parade of public Canadian tech companies returning private

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 01/08/2025 06:00 EDT

Since its TSXV debut, Carebook’s stock price has lost more than 95 percent of its value. Read more ›

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New Blue Action Canada oceantech accelerator launches backed by COAST and Founders Factory

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/07/2025 13:55 EDT

Pilot cohort will support eight startups in BC with plans to expand Canada-wide later this year. Read more ›

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1Password builds on B2B growth with acquisition of UK-based Trelica

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 01/07/2025 09:00 EDT

The deal marks 1Password’s largest-ever acquisition by company revenue. Read more ›

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Shopify acquires Shop.ca domain from Emerge Commerce

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 01/07/2025 08:00 EDT

Shopify continues nurturing its Amazon alternative as e-commerce competition heats up. Read more ›

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Carbon6 to be acquired by US-based SPS Commerce for $301 million CAD to grow e-commerce merchant toolkit

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 01/06/2025 18:43 EDT

Co-founder says company was grateful to land rare nine-figure Canadian tech exit. Read more ›

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What kind of entrepreneur will you be in 2025?

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/06/2025 09:08 EDT

Plus: Bench had a crazier holiday break than your startup. Read more ›

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BrainBox AI acquired by Irish HVAC giant Trane to cut building emissions using AI

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 01/03/2025 14:37 EDT

Acquisition marks bright spot amid dim exit landscape in Québec. Read more ›

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Valsoft reloads acquisition war chest with $216.7-million CAD funding round

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 01/03/2025 13:50 EDT

Vertical software rollup company made nearly 20 acquisitions in 2024. Read more ›

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Which tech health trend should you embrace in 2025?

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/03/2025 10:00 EDT

This week’s BetaKit Quiz helps you find your New Year’s wellness trend. Read more ›

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Bench had a crazier holiday break than your startup

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 01/03/2025 06:00 EDT

Bench acquired by Employer.com three days after abrupt Dec. 27 closure. Read more ›

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Thomson Reuters acquires American tax automation software SafeSend for $600 million USD

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 01/02/2025 16:43 EDT

SafeSend integrates with various tax preparation products, including Thomson Reuters’s own UltraTax CS. Read more ›

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Fiserv to acquire Payfare in $201.5-million CAD deal after swiping its DoorDash business

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 01/02/2025 14:37 EDT

Pending transaction follows Payfare’s share price plummet and strategic review in September. Read more ›

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