Tag: halifax
Gaming and esports tech firm Swarmio files for creditor protection
Swarmio Media has announced that it is seeking creditor protection. The Halifax-headquartered gaming tech firm has filed an application for creditor protection from the…
Tribe Network launches $20-million VC fund to invest in early-stage, POC-led businesses
The new fund aims to level the playing field for entrepreneurs facing systemic barriers. Tribe Network is launching Tribe Ventures, a venture capital fund…
Following Alberta launch, insurtech QuickFacts raises $1.13 million CAD to expand across Canada
QuickFacts will launch its solution for insurance-specific workflows this summer. Halifax-based QuickFacts, which provides competitive intelligence for insurance brokerages, has raised $1.13 million CAD…
Reddit’s new API pricing kills Canadian app Apollo
The app, founded in Halifax, was created to improve Reddit for iOS users. Canadian-founded Apollo, a third-party application for browsing the discussion-forum site Reddit,…
Here’s how Canada’s top 10 cities rank in the global startup ecosystem
StartupBlink’s report shows Canada maintains fourth place in global ranking. Multiple cities in Canada’s top 10 startup ecosystems soared through StartupBlink’s global index…
Volta moves to new office to further focus on hybrid support for Atlantic Canadian startups
Volta started offering virtual residency to startups in 2021. Halifax-based innovation hub Volta Labs is moving, downsizing its physical office, as it focuses on…
Graphite Innovation & Technology secures $10 million to help reduce emissions from marine shipping vessels
The Halifax startup provides sustainable coating for marine transportation. Halifax-based Graphite Innovation & Technology (GIT), which provides sustainable coating for marine shipping vessels, has…
Atlantic Canada healthtech firms NovaResp, SiftMed, The Rounds secure funding
Rounds for all companies were led by or had participation from Atlantic Canada-based VCs. Three Atlantic Canada healthtech startups have raised funding rounds in…
Milk Moovement countersues US competitor Dairy LLC, alleges monopoly abuse over dairy intelligence industry
Relationship soured last year when Milk Moovement allegedly spilled Dairy’s “trade secrets.” Halifax-based SaaS startup Milk Moovement, which develops supply chain solutions for…
ReelData raises $10.6 million CAD using AI to monitor fish populations
Halifax startup reels in cash to help farmers monitor fish populations with accuracy. Halifax-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup ReelData, which develops software for monitoring…