Noble closes $15-million Series A to fuel the growth of its digital asset issuance platform
Toronto-based digital asset issuance platform Noble has secured $15 million in Series A financing led by San Francisco-based cryptocurrency investment firm Paradigm. The blockchain startup’s…
Alberta Innovates is the second provincial innovation agency affected by cyberattack this year
Provincial Crown corporation Alberta Innovates experienced network issues following a cybersecurity incident earlier this month. “As our investigation unfolds, we’ll know more.” Dwayne BrunnerAlberta Innovates…
Lightstrike raises $1.1 million CAD pre-seed round to commercialize AI-powered code mapper
Calgary-based Lightstrike, which provides an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool to map the connections between enterprise applications, has raised $1.1 million CAD in pre-seed funding as…
TechTO acquires Peerscale to broaden support for later-stage tech entrepreneurs
Toronto-based tech community engagement organization TechTO has acquired Toronto-based network Peerscale as it looks to broaden its programming to later-stage entrepreneurs. TechTO’s recently minted CEO…
Five startups chosen for first round of Québec Tech’s export mission
The first group of Québec companies selected as high-potential exports to participate in Québec Tech’s growth and scale-up program were unveiled today. Five companies were…
Insurance giant Intact scoops up home maintenance startup Jiffy
Canadian insurance giant Intact Financial Corporation has acquired Toronto-based home maintenance software startup Jiffy for an undisclosed amount. According to a statement issued by Intact,…
Women VCs are now earning more at the highest levels (if they can reach them)
The compensation picture for women in VC may be reaching a tipping point in Canada—at least at the highest levels. For the first time, women’s…
Sonaro, Celestra, Oasis Learning AI among competition winners at SAAS NORTH 2024
SAAS NORTH wrapped its eighth year in Ottawa last week, and as in years past, the 2024 conference showcased a lineup packed with prize money…
Federal government reinvests in Scale-Up Platform with $47.5 million commitment to Invest Ottawa, MaRS, and Communitech
The federal government is renewing support for its Scale-Up Platform program with a commitment of $47.5 million announced earlier this month. All three innovation hubs…
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