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Canada will provide cooling tech for moon-bound astronauts—if NASA gets the mission off the ground 

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 16:12

Budget changes may prevent Berg Chilling Systems’ hardware from supporting the Artemis IV mission.

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COO Alex Petre replaces Damien Steel as CEO of carbon removal startup Deep Sky

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 14:49

Steel cites "personal reasons" for departure as Montréal cleantech prepares to open first facility.

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The BetaKit Guide: Web Summit Vancouver

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 07:00

Your shortcut to making the most of the newest conference on Canada’s Best Coast.

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Alberta tech has energy

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 05:09

Plus: Robinhood scoops up WonderFi, Canadian VC has another tough quarter.

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ESG reporting platform Novisto fuels up for European expansion with $37.7-million CAD Series C

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 01:00

Amid ESG backlash, CEO says large firms have not changed their sustainability plans but are less vocal about them.

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Why Faire’s co-founder wants to bring Silicon Valley’s DNA to Canada

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 15:30

Faire’s Chief Architect fell in love with Canada. Now he’s selling his new home to the rest of the world.

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Cohere revenue reports paint mixed picture of growth

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 16:32

AI startup says it doubles revenue, reportedly hits $100-million USD annualized revenue but falls below forecasts.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not deliver the innovation budget tech leaders wanted

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:22

Open letter from CEOs not heeded as budget projects $14.6-billion deficit.

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Canada’s auto tech industry crashes into a triple emergency  

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:12

Exro, LeddarTech, and Lion Electric are all scrambling to make deals to stay afloat.

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New VC data, Shopify’s new index, Canada’s new cabinet

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:34

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for May 16, 2025.

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Verdi raises $6.5 million to reduce farmers’ irrigation irritation with automation

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:22

Vancouver-based startup has more than doubled its team size over the past year.

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Redstick Ventures wants to give foodtech a seat at the table

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:00

Cross-border VC closes $6.5-million Fund I to invest in food production tech.

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Amplify Capital adds Craig Hunter as partner while raising its third impact-focused fund

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:23

New fund has closed about 70 percent of its target, managing partner says.

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The US economic slowdown is hurting Canadian tech companies selling globally

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 08:04

CEO of mobile software company SOTI urges companies to get more aggressive with their sales tactics.

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The cloud reckoning is here

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 07:00

A risky new data landscape has made OVHcloud “the popular kid.”

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Well Health says its healthy Q1 revenue is a symptom of Canadian growth

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 15:15

Vancouver healthtech expects Healwell AI stake to further boost its 2025 fortunes.

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Consensus won’t return to Toronto in 2026

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 12:57

CoinDesk will hold next year’s crypto event in Miami.

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Seed deals in Q1 2025 hit pandemic-era low as Canadian VC decline continues: report

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 09:42

Trade tensions and economic uncertainty contributed to investor caution, CVCA says.

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