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Toronto tech gets in on the joke at the Tech Roast Show

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 09:11

Comedy show revealed nuggets of truth about the state of Canada’s tech job market.

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The events, speakers, and prizes you’ll find at Startupfest 2025

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 16:55

Startupfest attendees travelling from Toronto still have a chance to catch a ride on the Startup Bus.

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Robotics startup Attabotics closes down and terminates employees

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 13:55

Calgary startup raised more than $200-million CAD from institutional and government sources in its lifetime.

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Cohere looks to capitalize on Montréal’s AI talent with new office

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 10:00

AI startup will reportedly be a tenant of CoreWeave-operated data centre in Cambridge, Ont. next month.

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D-Wave sells $400 million USD in common shares to fund acquisitions, working capital

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 15:58

Quantum computing firm joins competitors in selling stock for third time since December.

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Last-mile delivery startup UniUni to continue North American expansion with $95.4-million CAD Series D round

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 15:37

Amid scrutiny of its labour practices, BC gig work company has raised over $200 million in about a year.

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What keeps Bluesky’s head of trust and safety up at night?

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:14

Aaron Rodericks is a Canadian working out of Dublin. His mission? Help the world find joy online.

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Michelle Scarborough out at BDC Capital after eight years leading women-focused funds

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 18:43

Scarborough led investments through the Women in Technology Fund and Thrive Venture Fund.

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Canada pulls Digital Services Tax to avoid stalling US trade negotiations

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 16:19

CVCA, academics, and business groups had urged ditching the tax to prevent US retaliation.

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Nvidia acquires Canadian AI efficiency startup CentML

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 14:38

Nvidia rival AMD also acquired Canadian AI firm Untether earlier this month.

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Clio to acquire Spanish-American legaltech vLex for $1 billion USD

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 09:50

vLex offers an extensive legal and regulatory database alongside an AI-powered assistant.

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The Winnipeg founder who answered a crisis

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 07:00

Rob Ranson built a pandemic solution in three days. His latest product has NATO's attention.

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Cohere’s Aidan Gomez says acquisition is “failure”

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 05:00

Plus: Everything you need to know about Toronto Tech Week and BetaKit Most Ambitious.

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Meeting people is easy at Toronto Tech Week

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 19:12

What do cold plunging and pickleball have to do with tech? We sent our Chief Fun Correspondent to find out.

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Bridgit’s Mallorie Brodie explains why Canadian startups need to think globally from the start

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 16:45

Brodie unpacks Bridgit’s pivot, mitigating risk in construction, and looking up to Axonify, Knix, and Jane.

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Klue lays off 40 percent of staff as startup faces internal and external AI pressure 

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 13:51

BC software firm restructures to become “AI-first” amid rising competition from DIY solutions.

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LeddarTech bankruptcy filing reveals $146 million in debts to Québec, BDC, and other backers

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 10:00

Autonomous driving firm warns that shareholders won’t recoup much value.

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What I Learned: Larry Smith

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 09:22

Legendary University of Waterloo professor shares wisdom gained from a half-century of studying entrepreneurship.

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Socratica’s IRL revolution is powered by the love of making

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 08:38

Georgia Berg on how the student-run organization makes space for messy.

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