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Entrevestor Live is a three-hour online conference that will help investors and others understand the Atlantic Canadian startup community through an examination of some of the region’s biggest deals. The event offers in-depth discussions of the funding and development of highly successful startups, and panel discussions on the special features of Atlantic Canada’s innovation economy. […]
Sandpiper Ventures has closed its first round of venture capital fundraising, bringing in more than $10-million. Read more . . .
As the Covid-19 pandemic raged around the world, the four Atlantic Canadian provinces came together in an unprecedented spirit of cooperation and collaboration to tackle the challenges it presented. The result was one the safest places in the world, with untold lives saved. That showed what we can do as a region when we work […]
500 Startups, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, today announced the closing of a $140M global flagship fund–the firm’s largest fund to date–bringing assets under management to $1.8B.* Now rebranded as 500 Global, the firm has been expanding its investment strategy beyond the accelerator and seed stage. Read more . . .
You’re invited to join a Fireside Chat on Tuesday, September 14th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on the Atlantic Investment Bubble. To join, please register on Eventbrite and you’ll receive a calendar invitation with the meeting link. Over the past four months, unprecedented effort has been underway with a regional working group of 22 entrepreneurs, investors, and industry groups to create a […]
Halifax startup Trip Ninja is ceasing operations. The company announced its decision late on September 8, saying the pandemic and its impact on the travel industry has taken a toll. Read more . . .
Former premier Frank McKenna says it’s time to propel the province forward in the age of computer and digital technologies. He believes, with the right investment, New Brunswick won’t just catch up with other jurisdictions, it will become a global leader in the information era. Read more . . .
When David Shipley first started his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UNB Fredericton, he had no plans to start his own business. At the time, he was working in the university’s marketing department. He saw an MBA as a way to advance his career within the organization. Read more . . .
Jeff Schnurr, CEO & Co-founder of Jaza Energy, was recently interviewed on a Nigerian radio station to talk about Jaza’s plans to expand into the Nigerian market. Click here to access to the interview.
Having sold its Squiggle Park online reading game, Halifax-based edtech company Eyeread is planning to focus on developing a platform that can be used to deliver educational content, including games, to students. Read more . . .