Boast.ai to Expand Operations Canada Wide – With Half of All New Hires in Montreal

Software developer Boast.ai is expanding its existing operations across Canada With new positions to be established at their Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver offices. The company develops artificial intelligence and machine-learning-based systems to more efficiently and effectively prepare research and development tax credit claims. Montreal Chosen as Hotspot for AI Development The expansion will establish … Read more

Google to Launch Two New Startup Accelerator Programs for Canadian Businesses

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Tech giant Google is expanding access to their accelerator resources with two new accelerator programs for Canadian startups. These programs join two existing Google accelerator efforts in Canada, doubling the extent of the company’s efforts. While one of the new accelerators is an entirely new program, the other already exists in the United States and … Read more

Montreal-Based Lightspeed Streamlines Retail Supply Chain With New Integrated Network

Montreal-Based Lightspeed Streamlines Retail Supply Chain With New Integrated Network Montreal tech company Lightspeed is seeking to improve workflow and reduce supply chain inefficiency for retail businesses with the launch of their new North American supplier network. The company has been providing POS and e-commerce software since 2005, with a focus on giving small businesses … Read more

Montreal’s fastest growing tech companies in 2020

Montreal’s fastest growing companies in 2020 The Globe and Mail has recently released its list of the 400 fastest growing companies in Canada. 16 technology Montreal based companies have made the list this year! The 400 companies list includes but is not limited to the tech industry. To make the list All companies had to be … Read more

AppDirect raises 185 Million USD

AppDirect is San Francisco-headquartered startup founded by two Canadians, recently raised $185 million USD in funding, bringing the company’s grand total funding to about $465 million USD. APPDIRECT’S LAST FINANCING WAS A $140 MILLION ROUND five years ago La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec led the financing with participation from JPMorgan Chase, Mithril … Read more