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Innovobot unveils “refreshed” deep tech VC fund under Neha Khera’s leadership

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 08:00

After “intense” attempt to raise her own fund, Khera aims to back 25 to 30 deep tech startups with IRV.

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The Manitoba startup that helps companies by hacking them

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 07:00

Why GlitchSecure walked away from a million-dollar deal—then raised even more.

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PolicyMe eyes new insurance products, more big-name partners after raising $30 million over two years

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 07:00

Toronto insurtech startup is investing big in AI but cautious about implementation in “tricky” industry.

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Bell and Ericsson’s Ottawa team field-test AI-powered tech to reduce cell network traffic jams

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 18:36

Companies say the link adaptation tech is a first and could boost speed and capacity.

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Federal government launches loan facility to support enterprises impacted by tariffs

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 16:18

Canada repurposes COVID-era emergency funding agency to provide loans for impacted large businesses.

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Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund joins Cyclic Materials’ extended Series B round

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 12:59

Cyclic now counts Amazon and Microsoft as backers after extending round for a second time.

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Cohere doubles down on agentic search capabilities with new Embed 4 model

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 09:00

Agents will continue to be an important part of enterprise AI adoption, Cohere told BetaKit.

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New early-stage VC fund Trillick Ventures aims to bring funding to “underrepresented” Manitoba

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 06:00

Trillick has closed nearly a third of its $15-million target and made three investments.

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Xaba aims to make industrial robots smarter with $8-million CAD seed extension

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 14:55

Low-code software serves as a robot's "synthetic brain," according to the company.

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Performance anxiety and access to capital top of mind for Canadian VCs

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 06:00

Closed-door discussions at CIX Summit Investor Forum showed Canadian venture taking a hard look in the mirror.

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Canadian tech makes federal election asks

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 05:00

Plus: BetaKit's “Most Ambitious” issue launches in June.

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Inside Eric Migicovsky’s crazy journey to relaunch Pebble

Sun, 04/13/2025 - 15:10

A decade after the first Pebble, Canada's wearables king is back making smartwatches for himself.

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Wealthsimple’s acquihire, Shopify’s AI policy, and Nintendo’s Switch 2 confusion

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 15:24

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for Apr. 11, 2025.

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150 Canadian tech leaders urge federal parties to deliver plan for economic sovereignty in open letter

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 10:00

CCI letter calls on parties to share plans to build Canada’s domestic capacity at next week’s debates.

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Vancouver-based CO280 strikes 12-year carbon removal deal with Microsoft 

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 07:00

The agreement will turn paper mills into carbon removal hubs.

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Corinex secures $42 million CAD to continue its European expansion

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 17:46

Corinex’s sensors and software help utilities providers monitor their power grids.

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Puzzle Medical raises $43 million to pursue clinical trial of less-invasive device for patients with heart failure

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:30

Second Series A round co-led by family office of former Liberal leadership candidate Frank Baylis.

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Beloved mentor and L-Spark co-founder Patrick White to depart leadership role after 12 years

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 15:00

White told BetaKit working at the Ottawa-based accelerator made him want to “get into the game.”

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