Shopify combines its financial solutions into one dashboard
With embedded finance projected to hit $230 billion USD next year, Shopify has launched Shopify Finance, a new unified dashboard for its FinTech offerings. “We’re doubling down on the financial tools we give our merchants to help them win.” As part of the launch, Shopify’s merchants in the United States (US) will gain access to […]
Invest Nova Scotia has recovered most of stolen funds following summer scam
Invest Nova Scotia (Invest NS) is making progress in recouping more than half a million in funds it lost to an email breach and phishing attack this past May. The breach resulted in $573,000 intended for Halifax-based venture capital firm Sandpiper Ventures being transferred to an imposter’s bank account. The incident went undiscovered for two […]
Canadian-founded, YC-backed Revyl closes $1.5 million CAD to help companies catch bugs with AI
San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Revyl has closed $1.1 million USD ($1.5 million CAD) in pre-seeding financing to bring its software bug-catching platform to market. The startup, founded by two Canadians, secured the all-equity round in late September. It was led by Canadian early-stage venture firm Panache Ventures, with participation from Feld Ventures, Y […]
Canadian tech’s lost generation
What a week. I’ve just returned from a very busy seven days in Vancouver, which hosted the Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), Frontier Summit, and our BetaKit Town Hall, among other events. Locals Isabelle Kirkwood covered the Town Hall stage conversation for BetaKit, while James Matthews checked in with an audience eager to reconnect with each […]
Clio’s Jack Newton can build another Shopify without building like Shopify
For BetaKit’s second-ever Town Hall, Clio CEO and co-founder Jack Newton was the perfect guest to carry forward the national conversation on Canadian productivity, innovation, and optimism. With 16 years in the game at Clio, Newton’s perspective on building in Canada is earned. He’s also shown himself to care about the local and national tech […]
BC tech leaders look to reconnect at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver
Reconnecting West Coast tech was top of mind at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver. The sold-out event gathered a broad collection of local technology leaders (plus visitors from Seattle and Ottawa) to share their perspectives on the state of BC tech and what the province’s innovation ecosystem needs to succeed. You can read a summary of […]
The BetaKit Quiz, Oct. 25, 2024
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Québecʼs tech ecosystem is now valued close to $95 billion CAD. Here’s who’s likely to hire soon
Québec’s tech sector might be young compared to its global counterparts, but according to a new report, the province is starting to grow up. According to Dealroom’s report, the province’s tech industry is now valued close to $95 billion CAD. The province ranks fourth in terms of ecosystem growth since 2019, trailing the Bay Area. […]
Montréal healthtech startup with transatlantic ties raises $43 million CAD for RNA-based cancer immunotherapies
Montréal and UK-based startup Epitopea has raised $31 million USD ($43 million CAD) in what it called pre-Series A funding for the research and rollout of their cancer immunotherapies for hard-to-treat tumours. Epitopea plans to bring their flagship RNA immunotherapies into the clinic by 2026. New investors Investissement Québec (IQ), adMare BioInnovations, and Jonathan Milner […]
Panache Ventures partner Chris Neumann to depart VC firm, Sarah Willson promoted to principal
Vancouver-based Panache Ventures partner Chris Neumann plans to depart the early-stage Canadian venture capital (VC) firm at the end of 2024 to explore new opportunities. Neumann joined the Montréal-headquartered VC firm in Sept. 2021, and has spearheaded Panache’s investment efforts in British Columbia (BC). His departure will leave Panache with three remaining partners: Patrick Lor […]