SAAS NORTH AI, Dominion Dynamics launch new dual-use defence summit
Deploy is a founder-focused summit in Ottawa for companies expanding into defence.
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Cross Border Impact Ventures secures $58 million USD for fund focused on women’s, children’s health
Toronto-based impact investor hopes to more than double the fund by second half of 2027.
White Star Capital closes $350-million global fund
Managing partners say diversification and returns helped them in a difficult fundraising market.
Canadian VC dollar deployment sees first early-year increase since 2021
CVCA report shows capital continues to concentrate into fewer, larger deals.
How BinSentry built an AI moat in AgTech
When the company needed a partner to support its North American expansion, it found one in CIBC.
Angel investor Jesse Wiebe conditionally discharged following guilty plea
CSCA founder under conditional probation for charges related to indecent act, unlawful entry.
Banff Venture Forum ends 25-year run as new capital summit emerges
Banff Capital Summit will broaden event’s focus beyond VC to full “capital stack.”
Gerry Pond, “Codefather” of New Brunswick tech, dies at 82
Former NBTel CEO was staunch supporter of Atlantic Canada’s startup sector.
Q&A: Minister Evan Solomon on why Ottawa wants Canadians to adopt AI
Federal AI minister on why AI is a foundational technology and why Canada needs sovereign digital alternatives.
Ontario gets new fund to back university life sciences spinouts
U of T, McMaster, and Ontario government team up on new $40-million fund.
Q&A: How InBC hopes to redefine its role in BC tech as a more strategic investor
CIO Thomas Park unpacks InBC’s shifting strategy and its push to fill the university-commercialization gap.
AI minister says Ottawa considering taking the lead on AI investment rounds
Minister Evan Solomon spoke to the government’s shift from supporter to stakeholder on The BetaKit Podcast.
InvestEco Capital raises $106 million for fourth sustainable food fund
Toronto-based investor targets companies promoting a healthier, more sustainable food sector.
Canada is gaining corporate VCs, but still has “a participation problem,” report finds
Deloitte reports that Canadian corporate VC deal volume dropped 20 percent in 2025.
Conexus Venture Capital invests in FinTech Judi.ai
Judi’s platform streamlines the loan application process.