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MaRS, adMare BioInnovations launch new biotech accelerator for early-stage ventures

New accelerator will provide valuable lab space, mentorship. A new Toronto-based accelerator is opening to help early-stage Canadian biotech ventures overcome fundamental barriers, such…

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Important financial metrics every early-stage founder should know

Get a grip on your metrics and don’t be afraid to outsource. Growth can be a double-edged sword for startups. While it brings revenue…

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Sandpiper Ventures closes $20 million first fund focused on early-stage, women-led tech startups
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Sandpiper Ventures closes $20 million first fund focused on early-stage, women-led tech startups

Sandpiper sees “huge … and untapped opportunity” to back more women entrepreneurs amid market downturn. Halifax-based Sandpiper Ventures has completed the final close for…

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Inovia raises $420 million CAD for fifth early-stage venture fund
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Inovia raises $420 million CAD for fifth early-stage venture fund

Inovia’s Shawn Abbott says it’s a great time to be a well-capitalized VC. Inovia Capital has secured $420 million CAD ($325 million USD) for…

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Trendi, Swede, Frontly the latest early-stage BC startups to secure funding

Three early-stage BC startups secure pre-seed and seed funding. Three tech startups from British Columbia (BC) have secured funding and announced the raise this…

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