Canada’s Biotech Moment
A convergence of landmark deals, fresh policy signals, and surging international interest in Canadian science suggests the ecosystem inflection point we have long awaited may finally be here.
pH7 Technologies Announces Oversubscribed Series B Final Closing and $55M CAD Total Financing Package to Address Global Critical Minerals Shortage
pH7 has secured venture debt financing from RBCx, bringing the total financing package, including Series B equity and venture debt, to approximately CAD $55 million (USD ~$39 million).
RBC plans to spend up to $1-billion to boost investments in Canadian companies, CEO says
At RBC’s annual meeting in Toronto on Thursday, the country’s biggest bank said it plans to launch a growth fund to help companies scale in Canada.
4 expert-backed tips for starting a small business in Canada
Have you been thinking of starting a small business and wondering if you have what it takes? Spoiler alert: You absolutely do, especially when you know where to turn for the right support and advice. As it happens, we know just the place. For your small business needs, check out Ownr!
U.S. venture investors are backing fewer Canadian deals, bucking a years-long trend
Matt Roberts, managing director at RBCx, which provides banking services to technology companies and entrepreneurs, said U.S. investors are becoming more selective about where they put their money, concentrating their investments in fewer deals, but not necessarily writing smaller cheques.
Spellbook secures $40-million from RBC to snap up smaller legal AI startups
Rapidly growing legal artificial-intelligence software startup Spellbook has secured US$40-million in debt financing from Royal Bank of Canada to buy smaller competitors that rushed into the hot generative AI market but are now struggling.
Spellbook Secures $40M USD Debt Financing from RBCx to Support Strategic Acquisitions in Consolidating Legal AI Market
Financing follows recent $50M Series B and strengthens Spellbook’s ability to expand through M&A as legal tech sector matures
Teaching Kids About Money in a Cashless World
In this episode of The Great Canadian Piggy Bank, Christi Rae sits down with Angelique de Montbrun, CEO of Mydoh and a parent herself, to talk about how kids really learn about money through earning, spending, saving, making mistakes, and having honest conversations at home.
Starting a new business with Ownr
CEO Jordan Casey joins CTV Ottawa to offer some advice to help Canadians turn their small business intention into action this year.
New year, new business? 46% of Canadians want to start a business in 2026; 31% stuck on next steps
According to new research from Ownr, nearly half of Canadians say starting their own business is one of their goals for the year ahead.
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