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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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Panache Ventures partner Chris Neumann to depart, VC firm promotes Sarah Willson to principal

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 10/25/2024 15:42 EDT

Partner Patrick Lor to lead Panache’s efforts in Western Canada going forward. Read more ›

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Montréal healthtech startup with transatlantic ties raises $43 million CAD for RNA-based cancer immunotherapies

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 10/25/2024 15:23 EDT

Investissement Québec and Fonds FTQ supported Epitopea’s pre-Series A round. Read more ›

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CABHI and EnvisAGE unveil funding programs for Canadian AgeTech startups

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/25/2024 15:06 EDT

EnvisAGE dispensed $5 million to 16 projects while CABHI opened applications for a new accelerator program. Read more ›

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Parachute closes $1.5 million to help struggling Canadians improve their financial health

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 10/25/2024 10:00 EDT

Decades after filing for bankruptcy, Bruce Hodges aims to give Canadians another option. Read more ›

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Planetary Technologies secures $15.8-million CAD Series A to alkalize the oceans and fight climate change

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/25/2024 06:00 EDT

Startup’s platform claims to to enhance the ocean’s ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Read more ›

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Moment Energy secures $28.1 million CAD from US Department of Energy to establish gigafactory in Texas

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/24/2024 19:22 EDT

New facility is expected to produce one gigawatt hour annually, enough to power over 750,000 homes. Read more ›

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Applications open for federal SMB programs aimed at AI adoption

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/24/2024 17:46 EDT

The $300 million programs are part of the 2024 federal budget's $2.4 billion AI package. Read more ›

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Plooto appoints John McLane as new CEO

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 10/24/2024 16:08 EDT

Toronto FinTech scaleup has reshaped its team with recent hires and restructured workforce. Read more ›

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Jane App, Daanaa headline 2024 BC Tech Impact Awards winners

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/24/2024 14:55 EDT

Awards recognize companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on BC’s tech industry. Read more ›

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Spark Real Estate acquires Juniper Homeowner Care to expand home developer CRM offering

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/24/2024 11:48 EDT

Spark president: “When enough people tell you to combine the two companies, it’s time to start listening.” Read more ›

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Jane App co-founder reveals company’s centaur status at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/23/2024 21:32 EDT

Jane App sported a 378 percent three-year revenue growth rate on last year’s Technology Fast 50. Read more ›

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“Intensely patriotic” Jack Newton shares practical approach to scaling Clio at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/23/2024 18:53 EDT

Clio’s CEO and founder reminds Canadian tech entrepreneurs there’s more than one way to build. Read more ›

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Kraken Robotics raises $51.75 million CAD through bought deal public offering

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/23/2024 06:00 EDT

Toronto-based investment bank Cormark Securities served as lead underwriter of the offering. Read more ›

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Brightspark closes latest early-stage VC fund at $100 million, appoints new BC partner

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 10/23/2024 06:00 EDT

“We think we can find the best deals in Canada, so we’re going to keep on doing that.” Read more ›

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Thomson Reuters acquires American portfolio company Materia AI

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 10/22/2024 16:03 EDT

Materia emerged from stealth earlier this year with Thomson Reuters’ backing. Read more ›

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Phaseshift Technologies raises $4.1 million CAD to fuse material discovery with AI

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/22/2024 15:52 EDT

Startup to commercialize advanced engineering materials for aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors. Read more ›

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Top Down Ventures completes $10-million USD first close of new venture fund for managed service providers

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/22/2024 14:32 EDT

Leaders from ScalePad, Fully Managed aim to raise a total of $25 million USD in 2025. Read more ›

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Québec’s early-stage ecosystem eyes American investment amid fundraising woes

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 10/22/2024 13:48 EDT

“Living dead” companies last too long in the Canadian ecosystem, said CDPQ’s Tom Birch. Read more ›

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Free Agent is building a LinkedIn-style career marketplace for athletes

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/22/2024 06:00 EDT

Startup founded by Team Canada’s Kirsten Toth wants to support athletes in their post-sport careers. Read more ›

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Family office software MyFO secures $3.5 million seed round led by Rhino Ventures

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 10/21/2024 17:10 EDT

Capital will be used to scale operations, improve product offerings, and expand its team. Read more ›

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