PADS Financial secures $3 million CAD in pre-seed funding, launches online mortgage platform
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PADS Financial secures $3 million CAD in pre-seed funding, launches online mortgage platform

PADS looks to leverage AI and blockchain with its online mortgage servicing platform. Montréal-based FinTech startup PADS Financial has secured $3 million CAD in…

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Former Global Founders Capital partner launches Northside Ventures to back pre-seed Canadian entrepreneurs across North America

Northside has secured $6.25 million USD from Inovia, Intact, Bain, Golden Ventures, and Garage Capital, among others. After spending the past few years building…

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How a cold DM to a16z helped Finofo raise its $1.6 million CAD pre-seed round

After launching tools for cross-border payments, Finofo aims to become “all-in-one” solution for finance teams. With the hope of streamlining workflows, businesses are rapidly…

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ventureLAB unveils Hardware Angel Network, supporting pre-seed and seed-stage hardware startups

The network plans to make its first investments in the fall, with a focus on deep tech, hardware, and semiconductors. In what appears to…

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Levr.ai closes $1 million in pre-seed funding to simplify loan applications
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Levr.ai closes $1 million in pre-seed funding to simplify loan applications

After seeing qualified businesses struggle to secure financing, Levr.ai’s founders sought to create an easier process. Vancouver-based FinTech startup Levr.ai has secured $1 million…

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Hopeful Evernote competitor Nook raises $2.39 million CAD pre-seed round
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Hopeful Evernote competitor Nook raises $2.39 million CAD pre-seed round

Ottawa note-taking app’s investors include angels from Apple, LinkedIn, Rewind, Shopify. Ottawa-based Nook Technologies has secured a $2.39 million CAD ($1.75 million USD) pre-seed…

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Tech-enabled fulfillment company Darwynn closes $20 million pre-seed round

Darwynn says its facilities take up less space and costs less to operate. Scarborough-headquartered Darwynn has secured $20 million in pre-seed funding to further…

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Pressto secures $1.5 million in pre-seed round to foster healthy relationship between students and media

Pressto’s platform aims to make it easy for kids to make zines of their own. EdTech startup Pressto has raised $1.5 million in a…

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