Eric Rafat

Brikli Founder Real estate Startup
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February 13, 2026

Proptech Startup Brikli Seeks to Replace Fragmented Landlord Software

As property owners navigate rising operational costs and rising tenant expectations, a new proptech startup is...

Toronto Tech Meetups
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February 5, 2026

Massive Tech Toronto Meetups Just Don't Work

The Canadian startup ecosystem is largely defined by the massive Toronto tech meetups we have. For...

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...