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Friendlier closes $5-million seed extension for reusable packaging solution

Cleantech startup claims it has helped reuse over one million containers. Guelph, Ont.-based cleantech startup Friendlier has secured a $5-million seed extension as it…

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$86-million Series D extension has Koho targeting growth and profitability

Canadian challenger bank reaches one million users, $100-million run rate. In August of last year, months after securing a $210 million Series D round,…

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Ontopical closes $3.3 million seed extension to help companies navigate the local government procurement process
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Ontopical closes $3.3 million seed extension to help companies navigate the local government procurement process

Rhino and Graphite Ventures-backed Ontopical mines public data for private sector clients using AI. Calgary-based software startup Ontopical wants to make it easier for…

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Vive Crop Protection adds $11.2 million CAD extension to Series C to improve efficiency of agricultural chemicals

Vive recently made its fungicide available in Canada to help combat potato crop diseases. Vive Crop Protection has raised $11.2 million CAD ($8.4 million…

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CleanBC Industry Fund opens applications for round three of funding
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Collision nears a one-year Toronto extension, efforts mount for a West Coast alternative

Vancouver group advocates for Collision, as SAAS NORTH organizers look to offer a locally run alternative. With Collision’s long-term future in Toronto still uncertain,…

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RenoRun lays off 43 percent of staff to extend runway as inflation rises and consumer confidence falls
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RenoRun granted court extension in insolvency filing to pursue sale

RenoRun asked for extension amid “a high level” of interest from potential buyers. RenoRun has filed for and been granted an extension as part…

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Certn targets global expansion of background check tech with $30 million USD Series B extension from EDC
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Certn targets global expansion of background check tech with $30 million USD Series B extension from EDC

M&A key part of Certn’s strategy as it looks to expand in Europe, Africa, Asia. Victoria-based background check technology firm Certn has closed a…

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High performance computing platform Agnostiq closes $6.1 million seed extension round

The startup received $2 million USD in seed funding in 2021. Toronto-based Agnostiq closed a $8.22 million CAD ($6.1 million USD) seed extension funding…

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Drug discovery startup Congruence Therapeutics closes $20 million CAD extension of Series A
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Drug discovery startup Congruence Therapeutics closes $20 million CAD extension of Series A

BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund joined to lead the extension. Congruence Therapeutics has secured an additional $20 million CAD ($15 million USD) for its…

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Canada Drives fuels up with $10 million extension to support growth amid economic headwinds
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Canada Drives fuels up with $10 million extension to support growth amid economic headwinds

Despite scaling back hiring, co-CEO says Canada Drives is in “a strong position.” Vancouver-based online used vehicle retailer Canada Drives has secured an additional…

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