Genesis, CapIntel Win at Ecosystem Awards
Now in their fifth year, Volta’s awards honour changemakers in the innovation community.
Two startup support organizations, an economic development specialist and a social venture focused on alleviating food insecurity were among the winners Wednesday of the
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Futurpreneur Returns to In-Person Events
After a break due to the pandemic, Futurpreneur is offering in-person business support and potential funding in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Futurpreneur is a national non-profit providing financing and mentoring to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Oneka Raises $12.5M
Sherbrooke, Que.-based Oneka Technologies has closed the $12.5 million first tranche of its Series A funding round, which included Invest Nova Scotia and was led by British Columbia’s Hoffecker family, with plans to raise up to another $10 million.
Tribe Launches Halifax Office
Halifax-based Tribe Network, which offers national startup support services to BIPOC entrepreneurs, has officially opened its new, two-storey office on Barrington Street.
The property, located near City Hall, will not only house Tribe’s operations,
Nàdarra Ventures Announces $20M First Close
A new Halifax venture capital fund backed by Natural Products Canada and agricultural lender Farm Credit Canada, helmed by a pair of startup ecosystem stalwarts, has announced the $20 million first close of a planned $50 million to invest in seed
Mysa Launches Affordable Fifth Product
St. John’s-based Mysa Smart Thermostats has launched its fifth product, Mysa LITE, which is a low-cost version of its flagship control system for electric baseboard heaters.
The new thermostat is positioned as an affordable way for consumers to cut