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Canadian VC pre-seed and seed activity continued to slump in H1 2025

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 09/16/2025 16:51 EDT

VCs say latest results are “not the end of the world” but anticipate continued slowdown. Read more ›

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Leadership changes hit Benevity and Fable as CEOs step aside for board seats

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/16/2025 13:38 EDT

Toan Dinh replaces Fable co-founder Alwar Pillai while Soraya Alexander steps in at Benevity. Read more ›

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Startup groups urge Ottawa to extend ElevateIP funding

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 09/16/2025 13:12 EDT

Demand is high but the $90-million program will expire this spring. Read more ›

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Why YC and Speedrun feel more like universities than funds

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Trevor Nichols @ BetaKit · 09/16/2025 12:03 EDT

David Crow digs into the institutionalization of founder incubation. Read more ›

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Pender Ventures partner Isaac Souweine leaves VC firm

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 09/16/2025 10:19 EDT

“Mutual” decision leaves Souweine searching for new opportunities in Canadian tech. Read more ›

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The program looking to help Black founders build against the odds

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 09/16/2025 07:00 EDT

The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance is building space, mentorship, and community for racialized founders in the GTA. Read more ›

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Canada outpaced US in tech talent growth in 2024: CBRE report

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/16/2025 06:00 EDT

Toronto eclipsed New York while Waterloo soared 11 spots to become a top North American tech market. Read more ›

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Ex-Vidyard employees sell Toronto’s HyperComply to SecurityScorecard

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/15/2025 15:22 EDT

Team behind the compliance automation tool joins platform used by two-thirds of the Fortune 500. Read more ›

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FeX Energy raises $4.8 million CAD on bet that iron can power the energy transition

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 09/15/2025 14:52 EDT

McGill spin-out is piloting iron reactor for renewable energy storage targeting heavy industry. Read more ›

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Schulich Venture Academy has a “bigger vision” for upskilling Canadian tech startups

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 09/15/2025 06:00 EDT

After teaching 200 graduates across three cohorts, SVA is ready to expand. Read more ›

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Canadian tech execs change with the season

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 09/15/2025 05:00 EDT

Plus: Carney tasks Major Projects Office with “Canadian sovereign cloud.” Read more ›

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Amber Mac wants parents to know their kids are talking to AI

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 09/14/2025 19:35 EDT

A new event focused on digital wellness for teens has launched as the dangers of unsupervised AI use become clear. Read more ›

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Ssense reaches agreement with lenders on restructuring plan

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 09/13/2025 11:15 EDT

Online retailer to continue under current leadership with $40 million in interim financing. Read more ›

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Amii receives $9 million from feds to equip energy workers with AI skills

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 2 place · 09/12/2025 16:32 EDT

Funding comes on top of nearly $20 million pledged last year for sovereign compute. Read more ›

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MDA Space loses EchoStar, Apple trims the iPhone’s waist, and is there life on Mars?

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 09/12/2025 13:18 EDT

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for September 12, 2025. Read more ›

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North founders launch Jetson with “smart” home heat pump

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/12/2025 12:50 EDT

Ex-Thalmic team targets home heating with software-first approach. Read more ›

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Christopher Skeete exits Québec’s innovation portfolio in cabinet shuffle

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 09/12/2025 06:00 EDT

Christine Fréchette retains leadership of economy and innovation file, supported by two junior ministers. Read more ›

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Carney says new Major Projects Office will help build a “Canadian sovereign cloud”

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/11/2025 15:05 EDT

PM says cloud infrastructure is vital for security, AI, and quantum leadership. Read more ›

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AI, startups, and Simu Liu: Elevate Festival announces 2025 schedule

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/11/2025 13:01 EDT

Tech event expected to bring 10,000 attendees to downtown Toronto between Oct. 7-9. Read more ›

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Shopify COO Kaz Nejatian leaves to lead Opendoor

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 09/11/2025 12:08 EDT

Nejatian leaves for US real estate firm where pay package could exceed $2.6 billion USD. Read more ›

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