PitchBook analysts say 2023 VC funding is “pretty much shot,” long-term recovery appears likely
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PitchBook analysts say 2023 VC funding is “pretty much shot,” long-term recovery appears likely

As the economy has deteriorated, non-traditional investors have pulled back from the venture capital (VC) space and the initial public offering (IPO) market has…

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Mayor Tory’s departure, competing bids, and financial pressure on province and feds place Collision’s future in Canada in doubt
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Mayor Tory’s departure, competing bids, and financial pressure on province and feds place Collision’s future in Canada in doubt

Collision ups ask to north of $40 million CAD for an extended three-year stay, as five other cities vie to host the conference. While…

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – Period, fertility apps could be weaponized in post-Roe world

Plus: Judge rules Apple Watch infringed AliveCor’s ECG patent, setting up potential U.S. import ban. The Healthtech Times is a weekly newsletter covering healthtech…

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Canadian startup news of the week (6/26/22)
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Canadian startup news of the week (6/26/22)

Plus: Faire, ApplyBoard, 1Password says downturn won’t slow growth. Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most…

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Crypto abandons Collision
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F|T: The FinTech Times – Crypto abandons Collision

Plus: Jeeves launches venture capital alternative for startups. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the…

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With crypto under water, Ripple makes a splash announcing first Canadian office in Toronto

Startup plans to open engineering hub, hire 50 to start. Amidst the recent downturn in cryptocurrency, at least one blockchain and crypto startup is…

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Federal government introduces new legislation aimed at governing privacy, AI
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Federal government reveals plans for $443 million second phase of Pan-Canadian AI Strategy

Investments include a collective $60 million for Amii, Mila, Vector Institute. Innovation minister François-Philippe Champagne announced on Wednesday how the federal government plans to…

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