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A new-age tech media publication focused on the Canadian startup and technology sector news 🇨🇦

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"How AI is reshaping enterprise modernization today" - latest Expert Speak column on @thetechfactorca by @DanielWigdor AXL.vc and @hzarek @CompugenInc thetechfactor.ca/expert-spea…

AXL - Transforming AI Research into Real-World Companies

AXL Labs is a Toronto-based venture studio helping researchers and entrepreneurs commercialize AI innovation and build the next generation of Canadian tech companies.

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Join us at this year's Elevate Festival!

Join us at this year's Elevate Festival!

Join us in Toronto for Elevate Festival 2026, Canada's most influential tech + innovation event, taking place from September 22-24!

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Canada is now one of the most startup-friendly countries in the world, study finds #startup #sme #businesstips - businesspartnermagazine.com/…
Canada is now one of the most startup-friendly countries in the world, study finds - Business...

Canada is now one of the most startup-friendly countries in the world, study finds - Business...

Canada has become one of the most appreciated nations worldwide, with many considering it one of the best places to open a business also start a family.

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Manufacturing sales decreased 2.1% to $69.6 billion in June 2024. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dail…
Manufacturing sales decreased 2.1% to $69.6 billion in June 2024. Photo of steel worker forging metal.

ALT Manufacturing sales decreased 2.1% to $69.6 billion in June 2024. Photo of steel worker forging metal.

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Are Canadian angel investors half as active as US angel investors? Some stats to reflect on below: (1/7)
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As per National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) of Canada, its 4,200 members invested CA$166M in 379 companies in 2022. This is about 0.09 investment per investor at CA$438k per deal. (6/7)
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So, prima facie, it seems that an active Canadian angel investor has half the investment rate of a US angel investor. Thoughts/experience? (end)
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In today's ‘Women in Tech’ interview, @thetechfactorca speaks to Ka-Hay Law @kahay, Partner at @Telus Pollinator Fund on her background, impact investing in Canada & about female founders in Canada startup ecosystem #WomenInTech #ImpactInvesting #Canada thetechfactor.ca/ka-hay-law-…
Women in Tech: Ka-Hay Law, Pollinator Fund on impact investing in Canada

Women in Tech: Ka-Hay Law, Pollinator Fund on impact investing in Canada

In this 'Women in Tech', The Tech Factor speaks to Ka-Hay Law, Partner, TELUS Pollinator Fund, on her background, impact investing in Canada & the role of women

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Halifax-based Insurtech startup QuickFacts by Christy Silvestri & Jeff Barsalou raises CA$2M seed from @Sandpiper_VC, Killick Capital (@MarkDobbin), @InsurTechNY, @EastValleyVen & angels incl. @paulhill00, @NeilMit42376137, Phil Gibson & @commissionbaby thetechfactor.ca/insurtech-s…
Insurtech startup QuickFacts raises seed; users triple in a year

Insurtech startup QuickFacts raises seed; users triple in a year

Halifax-based Insurtech startup QuickFacts has raised a CA$2M seed round from Sandpiper Ventures, Killick Capital, InsurTech NY and other investors.

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7 graduate companies have been announced by @propelict in its Traction & Growth cohort: Three Hippies, Seathru Technologies, Air Clarity Solutions, @dependbuild, @airinstitutes (@dr_kinley), iNav4U (@H2Olivier @Brobi576), and RemoteCon. @KathrynLockhart thetechfactor.ca/propel-trac…
Propel announces startups in its Traction and Growth cohort

Propel announces startups in its Traction and Growth cohort

Atlantic Canada’s Virtual Accelerator, Propel, has revealed the list of seven startups that graduated from its most recent Traction and Growth cohort.

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Wishing you a Happy 2024! #HappyNewYear
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🚀Calling all #Canadian #Startups - it's time for your work to be recognized! Make sure you're in the spotlight when the investment community gathers, apply by Dec. 15 to impress the 2024 @CIXCommunity Selection Committee of 140+ North American investors. tinyurl.com/em4y58pu
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Toronto-based prop-tech startup @PromiseRobotics has secured US$15 million in Series A funding. @ramtinattar thetechfactor.ca/promise-rob… #startups #canada #funding
Promise Robotics bags Series A to bridge the big housing gap

Promise Robotics bags Series A to bridge the big housing gap

Toronto-based proptech startup Promise Robotics has raised US$15M Series A round led by Horizon Ventures. Radical Ventures & PSP Investments also participated.

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.@BDC_Capital announces a fresh CA$50 million investment in its Seed Venture Fund. The fund will invest in pre-seed, seed and early-stage startups. @je_nycz thetechfactor.ca/bdc-launche… #CDNTech #VC #Canada
BDC launches new CA$50M vehicle to invest at early stage

BDC launches new CA$50M vehicle to invest at early stage

BDC has announced fresh CA$50M investment in its Seed Venture Fund to invest at primarily pre-seed and seed-stage in early-stage Canadian software companies.

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Montreal-based software startup @QuoteMachine_QM raises CA$3.7 million in seed funding. @ManresaVentures @PrecursorVC thetechfactor.ca/quotemachin… #startups #Canada
QuoteMachine raises CA$3.7M for easy and better retail sales

QuoteMachine raises CA$3.7M for easy and better retail sales

QuoteMachine, a Montreal-based retail software startup, has successfully closed CA$3.7 million in its seed round. Manresa Ventures led the round.

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.@UAlberta announces a new venture fund to invest in startups. @BFlanaganUofA @shantisheetal thetechfactor.ca/new-ca50m-u…
New CA$50M University of Alberta fund to invest in startups

New CA$50M University of Alberta fund to invest in startups

The U of A has announced a new VC fund, University of Alberta Innovation Fund, to mobilize the research expertise, innovation & creativity of the university.

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