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Ocean tech startup Poseidon raises $28-million CAD Series B to make fish farming more eco-friendly
BC startup offers tech aimed at improving fish welfare, mitigating ecosystem damage. Campbell River, British Columbia-based Poseidon Ocean Systems has closed a $28-million CAD…
Google Canada provides $2.7 million in research grants to major Canadian AI institutes CIFAR, Amii, CEIMIA
The funding is aimed at supporting research into sustainability and responsible AI development. Google Canada is doling out $2.7 million CAD in research grants…
Sonder faces class action investigation after delaying financial results due to errors in past statements
Montréal-founded, San Francisco-headquartered Sonder, which leases and manages a portfolio of short-term rental units, has announced that it is delaying the release of its…
Alberta gains on Québec in venture activity
Plus: BetaKit has the exclusive on two new Canadian AI-focused VCs. There are plenty of insights to mine from Torys’ recently released annual Venture…
Nuvei stock rises as company confirms discussions following report of potential buyout
Nuvei has formed a special committee to evaluate “expressions of interest” the company has seen. In a late March 17 statement, Nuvei confirmed that…
UNB beats UQTR in the University Cup to defend national title
The finals of the University Cup in Toronto concluded, hosting a hockey event between the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Patriotes (UQTR) and the University…
The BetaKit Keynote Stage lands in Vancouver for INNOVATEwest 2024
Leaders from Wealthsimple, Koho, D-Wave taking to the stage April 16 and 17. The BetaKit Keynote Stage is heading west, set to host captivating…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Minerva chases anti-money laundering big leagues
Plus: Open banking framework is coming, but adoption? Not so soon. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news…
DarwinAI acquired by Apple amid Big Tech arms race
Kitchener-Waterloo startup’s customers have included Lockheed Martin. Apple has reportedly scooped up Kitchener-Waterloo startup DarwinAI. According to unnamed individuals who spoke to Bloomberg, Apple…
These three FinTech companies are hiring in Canada
It’s already shaping up to be a big year for FinTech in Canada. Open banking legislation is coming this spring, new entrants are setting…