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BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Apr 22, 2025
Montréal-based companies lead the pack of B2B SaaS startups selected for 10-week program. The post Latest Google for Startups Accelerator cohort makes AI de facto entry requirement first appeared on BetaKit.
Version One Ventures · Apr 17, 2025
Shifting healthcare systems from reactive to proactive care is critical – the best outcomes occur when people can take action early, before a condition becomes a diagnosis. That’s why we are excited to announce that we have led a $2.5m pre-seed round for NiaHealth and are thrilled that they are coming out of stealth and […]
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Apr 10, 2025
Leadership change comes as part of reorientation back to Waterloo Region focus. The post Communitech appoints Sheldon McCormick as new CEO following layoffs first appeared on BetaKit.
Version One Ventures · Apr 2, 2025
It’s been about a little over a month since I joined Version One and returned to early-stage venture after spending the past five years as a founder in the addiction treatment space. While a month is a short amount of time, it’s been fascinating to see how certain things have changed during my time away. […]
Version One Ventures · Apr 2, 2025
The V1 family kicked off the new year with fresh energy and no shortage of activity. Here’s a quick look at some of the highlights we’ve shared so far. With spring here, plenty of good news is paving the way for a strong year of growth. Fundraising news and milestones Moment Energy raised $15M in […]
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Apr 1, 2025
The Invest Ontario Fund will cover $7.2 million of the German giant's $150-million investment. The post Ontario subsidizes Siemens’ new R&D facility after CEOs plead province to prioritize homegrown production first appeared on BetaKit.
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Mar 26, 2025
Acquisition expands logistics software company’s North American reach and adds network of carriers. The post Descartes nabs another American company with $164.4-million acquisition of 3Gtms first appeared on BetaKit.
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Mar 24, 2025
Plus: How meaningful is D-Wave’s claim to quantum supremacy? The post The future of Canadian tech runs through Waterloo first appeared on BetaKit.
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Mar 20, 2025
Ex-Shopify employees plan to expand their government-relations platform to US and UK. The post As trade war rages, Page raises $4.1 million to help organizations track government changes with AI first appeared on BetaKit.
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Mar 17, 2025
Waterloo Region startup has received investment from Intel, Sony, Samsung, and HP. The post Google reportedly close to buying Canada’s AdHawk for its eye-tracking smart glasses tech first appeared on BetaKit.
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Mar 6, 2025
Program aims to help women-led life sciences startups advance healthcare and homegrown IP in Ontario. The post Facit and OBIO reveal first cohort of women founders working on health and cancer innovation with WeSEED first appeared on BetaKit.
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Mar 5, 2025
TruLOCAL says it's a US tariffs beneficiary with 193-percent subscription growth in February. The post The ‘buy Canadian’ movement is fuelling growth for TruLOCAL’s food subscription first appeared on BetaKit.
Luge Capital · Feb 26, 2025
By Karim Gillani, July 29, 2025 We’re thrilled to announce our new investment in San Francisco-based Geolava, the spatial intelligence solution that makes the physical world searchable. Luge led a $4.3M funding round with participation from Suffolk Technologies, a leading venture firm that focuses on the built environment, and E2MC, an investment firm specializing in space and space travel tech…
Version One Ventures · Feb 26, 2025
As the saying goes, it’s hard to find a needle in a haystack. That’s exactly how it felt as Boris and I spent the past few years looking to grow our team. But just as we began to slow down our efforts, the perfect person appeared. It’s funny how, in both life and venture capital, […]
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Feb 14, 2025
Accelerator Centre, TIAP, OBIO, and University of Waterloo among supported organizations. The post Toronto and Waterloo Region orgs get $34 million in FedDev funding first appeared on BetaKit.
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Feb 6, 2025
New facilities supported by $1.4-million donation from professor-founded blockchain startup Interop Labs. The post University of Waterloo to open GENESIS, a new blockchain and AI research lab first appeared on BetaKit.
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Jan 30, 2025
Existing backers double down on Kitchener-Waterloo microprinting tech startup. The post VueReal secures $58.4-million CAD Series C to boost its semiconductor production first appeared on BetaKit.
Version One Ventures · Jan 28, 2025
India has long been recognized as home to the largest developer ecosystem in the world, stemming from the global trend of outsourcing software development to India’s pool of skilled and cheaper developers. But what started as a move by Western companies to reduce development costs has now evolved into a thriving and dynamic tech hub […]
Version One Ventures · Jan 21, 2025
Happy New Year, everyone! While we’re excited to step into 2025, we want to take a moment and reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had at Version One over the past 12+ years. The experiences and lessons learned over this time have been pivotal in shaping our investment thesis and all that we do. ? We […]
Version One Ventures · Jan 16, 2025
Today, we are very excited to announce we’ve co-led the $5M Series A+ round for Bolt.Earth, India’s largest EV charging network. We joined our friends at USV and Prime Venture Partners (both returning investors). The Indian EV market grew by 40-50% in 2024 and enjoys strong government support. Bolt.Earth is India’s largest, most utilized, and fastest-growing charging network, […]
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Jan 14, 2025
The two companies fit together like puzzle pieces, Uvaro CEO says. The post Uvaro acquires coding school Lighthouse Labs to take on AI-augmented job market first appeared on BetaKit.
Version One Ventures · Dec 31, 2024
Yet another year has flown by. This past quarter was a busy one, which should come as little surprise as the whole V1 family has been working hard to close out the year and position themselves for a great 2025. Cheers to the ongoing momentum of our founders and all entrepreneurs in the coming year! […]
BetaKit (National) · Dec 26, 2024
Jocelyne Murphy thinks Canada already knows how to go for gold.
Luge Capital · Dec 20, 2024
By Rohan Monga, December 19, 2024 What 2024 Taught Us As we wrap up the year, we’re reflecting on the fintech landscape of 2024. It’s been a year of recalibration—a continuation of the shift that began in 2023, moving away from the frenetic pace of 2021 and its aftershocks in 2022, toward something more grounded and sustainable. Let’s dive into the key moments and trends that shaped fintech thi…
