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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…