Tag: Saskatchewan
Startup TNT completes first close of targeted $5-million venture fund
Fund I will write $50,000 cheques to winners of Startup TNT investment summits. In May 2019, Zack Storms launched what became an Edmonton “Thursday…
Laura Mock tapped to lead Cultivator as incubator’s new director
Mock takes the reins from Jordan McFarlen, who departed in September for Conexus Venture Capital. It’s been an eventful autumn for Regina-based incubator Cultivator….
Co.Labs hires Broad Street Bulls, Rhino Ventures alum Jonathan Lipoth as executive director
After over a year of searching, Saskatoon-based technology hub Co.Labs has found its next executive director in Jonathan Lipoth. Lipoth is a Saskatchewan native…
Saskatoon software startups Vendasta, 7shifts, Andgo Systems make layoffs
Vendasta CMO: “Every tech company right now needs to be thinking about profitable growth.” A trio of Saskatoon-based software companies have joined the growing…
Sean O’Connor steps down as managing director of Conexus Venture Capital, Emmertech
Under O’Connor’s leadership, Conexus has helped fuel the growth of tech in Saskatchewan and across the Prairies. Sean O’Connor is stepping down as managing…
Saskatoon startups Rivercity, 7shifts team up to enhance food temperature monitoring for restaurants
RCI integrates its cold chain monitoring sensors into 7shifts’ restaurant management platform. Two Saskatoon-based startups are teaming up to help restaurants improve their…
Startup TNT’s 2022 report maps over $3 million invested into startups, pan-Prairies expansion
The Alberta-based tech group is now live across all three Prairie provinces. Alberta-based tech hub Startup TNT has published its annual report for 2022…
Prairie tech celebrates its own with Calgary Launch Party, Start Alberta Awards, Startup TNT Summit
Calgary Innovation Week culminates in Launch Party’s full in-person return. Alberta’s growing tech ecosystem has been showcased in recent weeks, culminating in Innovation Week…
Companies secure collective $1 million after Startup TNT Summit V
Startup TNT co-founders raising venture fund. A couple of weeks after Startup TNT held the finale for its fifth summit, the group has revealed…
Saskatchewan budget light on overall innovation investments but increases startup tax credit
Province combines two innovation organizations hoping to create jobs, attract startups. Unlike some other, recent provincial budgets, Saskatchewan’s 2022-23 budget came in light on…