Evol receives nearly $10 million from Canadian Economic Development to support diverse Québec entrepreneurs
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How to move the “big rock” of inclusion in tech

Companies need talent; creating pathways for underrepresented communities can help fill the gap. Canadian tech is facing a deep tech talent shortage and government…

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1Password CEO calls Google’s move to passkeys “tipping point” for eliminating passwords

1Password is on a mission to lead the shift from traditional passwords to passkeys. Google announced today that it is rolling out passkeys to…

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Adaptis secures $2 million CAD to help building owners move to net zero with AI
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Adaptis secures $2 million CAD to help building owners move to net zero with AI

“Using deep tech to do deep carbonization is really where we think the gap is.” Toronto-based cleantech startup Adaptis has closed a $2 million…

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TouchBistro secures $150 million to move upmarket and pursue strategic M&A as it braces for more economic uncertainty
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TouchBistro secures $150 million to move upmarket and pursue strategic M&A as it braces for more economic uncertainty

Amid the prospect of recession and stiff competition, TouchBistro sets sights on growing efficiently. The pandemic has been difficult for TouchBistro and its competitors…

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Fable raises $8.4 million CAD Series A to fuel move beyond tableware
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Fable raises $8.4 million CAD Series A to fuel move beyond tableware

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) tableware startup Fable has secured $8.4 million CAD ($6.55 million USD) in Series A financing to move beyond the dinner table. Vancouver-based,…

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Tissue engineering startup Spiderwort raises $17.1 million CAD to move to clinical trials

Spiderwort’s plant-based scaffolding can be used in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Ottawa-based biotech company Spiderwort has secured $17.1 million CAD ($13.2 million USD)…

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Sadio Mane will Move to Bayern Munich in a £35M Deal
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Sadio Mane will Move to Bayern Munich in a £35M Deal

It may seem surprising that Jurgen Klopp, the head coach, has finally decided to part ways with Bayern Munich after shining light for six long…

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GoBolt buys same-day delivery startup BoxKnight to accelerate move into small parcel space

Acquisition comes as GoBolt looks to win big in US fulfillment market. Toronto-based tech-enabled fulfillment and last-mile delivery startup GoBolt has made its first…

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