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Y Combinator Canadian Startups Cover
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January 26, 2026

Y Combinator is No Longer Accepting Canadian Startups (Update: Canada Now Eligible)

The world’s largest startup accelerator, previously behind companies like Airbnb, Stripe, and Dropbox, is no longer...

Founders Consio AI
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January 26, 2026

Consio AI Raises $3.3 million to Bring Voice Back to Ecommerce Sales

Toronto-based Consio AI has raised $3.3 million in new funding as it looks to scale what...

Javelin Sports App
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January 23, 2026

Javelin Launches National Invitational to Bring High Stakes Competition to Canada’s Volleyball Scene

Toronto-based sports tech startup Javelin is stepping beyond drop-ins and leagues and into national competition. The...

Top Canadian Entrepreneurs to Watch Cover
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January 15, 2026

Top 20 Canadian Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2026

Canada needs entrepreneurship more than ever. It isn’t short on talent; it’s short on visibility. We need more full-time entrepreneurs, and we need to tell their stories louder and further than ever before.

BrightIron Team
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January 9, 2026

BrightIron Expands Fractional Model to Support Startups From Pre-Seed to Series C

Toronto-based BrightIron, founded by Mandeep Saini and Wilson Lee, is expanding its role in the startup...

AllScale Team
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December 17, 2025

Canadian Fintech AllScale Raises $5 Million Seed Led by YZi Labs to Build World's First Self-Custody Stablecoin Neobank

Canadian founded self custody financial platform AllScale announced the completion of a 5 million dollar Seed...

Purity Gas Founders
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December 10, 2025

Purity Gas Selected to Deliver Large-Scale On-Site Nitrogen Generation Across Alberta Oil Sands

Purity Gas has been selected as the preferred partner for a large-scale, multi-site deployment of on-site...

EmpowerHer Tech Launchpad
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December 9, 2025

IDEA Mississauga Expands EmpowHER Tech Launchpad to Boost Women-Led Tech Startups

IDEA Mississauga has wrapped its 2025 EmpowHER Tech Launchpad, marking a significant expansion of its flagship...

Top Products to Watch 2026
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November 24, 2025

Top 30 Products to Watch in 2026

As we step into 2025, innovation continues to shape our world in exciting new ways. From groundbreaking technologies to game-changing consumer products, the year promises to bring transformative solutions that impact every aspect of our lives. In this list, in partnership with monday, we are beyond thrilled to bring you the Top Products of 2025, featuring standout innovations like SingleKey, simplifying lease management from start to finish; Stay22, making travel planning seamless and accessible; and Gambit, redefining the way we experience AI. Check out the complete list here:

Cellbyte Cellbyte Raises Seed Round
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November 19, 2025

Cellbyte Raises $2.75 Million Seed Round to Rewrite How Pharma Launches New Drugs

Cellbyte has raised $2.75 million in seed funding to transform how pharmaceutical companies launch new drugs,...