Calgary-based Lightstrike, a startup specializing in application dependency management, has raised its first external funding round, a $1.1 million seed round. Led by Sprout Fund II, the investment was supported by a US-based angel syndicate, including a founding member of Robinhood, Alberta family offices, and Weave VC. Lightstrike, which operates at the intersection of artificial […]
HazTrack Wins Big at Startup TNT Summit X Finale
Last week’s Startup TNT Summit X Finale brought together six ambitious startups and 46 eager investors, all vying for the chance to secure over $150,000 in seed-stage funding. The big winner? Calgary-based HazTrack, which took home the coveted $150K investment prize. HazTrack is revolutionizing the industrial sector with its cutting-edge sensor technology. Its flagship product, […]
UCalgary Researcher Wins National Innovation Award for Advanced Mine Safety Technology
In response to a major tailings dam collapse in the Philippines earlier this year that forced evacuations and devastated homes, a University of Calgary researcher is stepping up efforts to improve mine safety worldwide. Dr. Susanne Ouellet, a postdoctoral fellow in Earth, Energy, and Environment, has earned the Mitacs Innovation Award for Outstanding Innovation for […]
Southern Alberta’s Velocity Showcase Crowns Hoodo as People’s Choice Winner
Alberta Catalyzer helped kick off Innovation Week YYC by hosting their Southern Alberta Velocity Showcase at the Platform Innovation Centre on November 13th. The Velocity showcase is the culmination of an eight-week program where entrepreneurs work with industry experts and coaches to take their business to the next level in establishing a strong go-to-market strategy, […]
Neo Secures $360M, Leading Calgary’s Fintech Surge
Calgary-born fintech Neo Financial has secured a $360 million Series D fundraising round consisting of $110 million of equity and $250 million of debt. The funding round includes investments from renowned Canadian founders and entrepreneurs including Tobi Lütke (Shopify), Stewart Butterfield (Slack), David Baszucki (Roblox), and Mike Wessinger (PointClickCare). Existing investors, including Valar Ventures, Golden Ventures, Afore […]
Who Are Calgary’s Most Investable Cleantech Companies?
According to the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), Canada has fallen four spots since 2023 and now ranks 62nd globally in key climate battlegrounds like greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy advancement and adoption, and overall energy consumption reduction. It is increasingly clear that Canada is struggling to keep up with other G7 countries in tackling climate […]
Neo Financial Leads Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 50
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, Clean Technology and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 27th year. The Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the achievements of Canada’s leading technology companies—highlighting their commitment to innovation, strong leadership, […]
Confronting Canada’s New Cyber Threat Landscape: Insights from ISA Cybersecurity’s Syed Ahmed
“Canada has entered a new era of cyber vulnerability.” Those are the chilling first words of the introduction to Canada’s National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026, released at the end of October. The report describes a world filled with complex threats and shadowy threat actors. It’s a scary world – but one that Canadian cybersecurity firm ISA […]
MedEssist Partners with Uber Direct to Revolutionize Pharmacy Deliveries Across North America
In a step toward enhancing healthcare accessibility Calgary-based pharmacy software platform MedEssist has announced a strategic partnership with Uber Direct, Uber’s delivery platform. This collaboration enables pharmacies across Canada and the United States to leverage Uber’s expansive delivery network for rapid, reliable, and cost-effective medication delivery, catering to patients’ needs without imposing monthly fees on […]
Quickly Expands Payment Solutions with Sage Integration to Support Construction Industry Cash Flow
Calgary-based Quickly, a provider of early payment solutions tailored for the construction industry, has launched a new integration with accounting software leader Sage, furthering its commitment to streamline financial operations in the sector. This integration, now available on the Sage Intacct Marketplace, allows construction companies to automate early payments, enhance payables processes, and improve cash […]