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Spring Impact Capital launches $20-million fund to back cleantech, healthtech startups

New impact fund sprung out of Spring to focus on “human and planetary health.” Vancouver-based Spring Impact Capital is rolling out a new impact-focused…

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BDC’s Thrive Lab announces 25 co-investment partners

$35 million envelope will target women-led businesses aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Business Development Bank of Canada’s (BDC) Thrive Lab is…

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Salesforce begins restoring headcount after slashing 10 percent of staff
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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Salesforce begins restoring headcount after slashing 10 percent of staff

Plus: Plurilock finds gains in selling safety, Databricks raises $500M. The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and…

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Canada’s emerging fund managers get a venture lifeline

Plus: Deep Genomics brings in life sciences veteran Brian O’Callaghan as CEO. Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find…

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Spring Activator acquires Future Capital to bring wealth creation to underrepresented communities

The combined investments of the two Vancouver-based organizations total over $50 million CAD. Vancouver-based incubator and accelerator Spring Activator has acquired EdTech startup Future…

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Spring Activator launches Women-led Impact Investor Challenge with Telus Pollinator Fund

The previous edition of the fund focused on healthcare, naming UVX Inc. as the winner. Vancouver-based incubator and accelerator Spring Activator has expanded its…

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