
Ottawa consultant warns of ‘venture capital Ice Age’ as funding dries up in Q3
In Ottawa, 24 companies have landed a combined $91 million in VC funding from January to the end of September, according to the latest Canadian

Ottawa consultant warns of ‘venture capital Ice Age’ as funding dries up in Q3
In Ottawa, 24 companies have landed a combined $91 million in VC funding from January to the end of September, according to the latest Canadian

Global star search: Kanata North tech park launches online job board
KNBA executive director Jamie Petten said the new initiative is the “natural next step” in the organization’s gradual evolution to more of a virtual model.

Shopify merchants’ Black Friday sales haul soars to $2.4B
E-commerce giant said the more than one million global users of its platform sold a combined $2.4 billion worth of goods on Nov. 27, a

Ottawa’s Intouch Insight boosts Q3 profit despite drastic drop in revenues
Software firm posted a fourfold increase in net income in the quarter thanks to aggressive cost-cutting measures.

Shopify inks deal with Chinese digital payment giant in bid to expand Asian reach
Ottawa-based e-commerce firm said this week it’s now allowing merchants in the U.S. to accept payments through Alipay.

Health-tech firm Welbi set to roll out contact-tracing tool in retirement homes
Ottawa company says that with just one click, system can determine which staff members and residents came into contact with a person infected with COVID-19,

Ottawa biotech firm Spiderwort earns ‘breakthrough’ status from U.S. health regulator
Startup hopes special designation will help it gain faster approval for revolutionary “biohacking” technology.

Kanata’s Evidence Partners lands $900K in fresh federal funding
Software company has seen demand for its platform that streamlines the medical research process for academics, health organizations and other agencies skyrocket during the pandemic.

Montreal firm acquires Ottawa-based fintech platform Ario
Locally headquartered startup uses proprietary data and AI technology to offer lending and cash-flow management services to small businesses.

Shopify takes hit as ‘stay-at-home’ stocks tumble on positive vaccine news
E-commerce powerhouse’s stock price dipped nearly 14 per cent – or more than $185 – to $1,173.53 on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Monday.
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