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Understanding SAFE: Simple Agreement for Future Equity
December 10, 2024
What is a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)? The simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) was first introduced by Y Combinator in late 2013 and has become a common […]
Planetary Technologies secures $15.8 million CAD in Series A funding to alkalize oceans and tackle climate change
November 26, 2024
Halifax-based ocean technology startup Planetary Technologies has raised $11.4 million USD ($15.8 million CAD) in its Series A round to advance its ocean alkalization initiatives aimed at combating climate change. […]
Jiffy acquired by Intact Financial
November 26, 2024
Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) announced its acquisition of Jiffy Inc. which closed October 1, 2024. This acquisition will enable Jiffy to accelerate the expansion of its platform that connects […]
Shareholders Agreements – Why They Matter
November 13, 2024
Shareholders Agreements – Why They Matter After a company is formed and more than one shareholder owns or shall own an interest in a company, founders should strongly consider entering […]
Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements for U.S. Registered Entities
November 6, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act (the, “CTA”), part of the Bank Secrecy Act, has created new reporting requirements for any entity that is registered to do business in the United States […]
CruxOCM raises $7.6 million CAD to enhance automation software for energy sector operations.
November 4, 2024
Calgary-based CruxOCM, a startup automating control room operations for the energy sector, raised $7.6 million CAD ($6 million USD) to enhance its software and expand into new markets. The August […]
Bloks.app Secures US$1.5M in Seed Funding
October 3, 2024
Bloks.app, an AI-driven platform streamlining tasks for investment teams, has secured US$1.5M in seed funding led by Storytime Capital and Mistral Ventures. Notable investors include MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund and […]
ZEMA Global Data Corporation Secures Significant Growth Equity Investment from FTV Capital
October 3, 2024
ZEMA Global Data Corporation, previously known as ZE PowerGroup and a leading provider of enterprise data management and analytics for the commodity and energy sectors, has secured a substantial growth […]
Quebec’s Law 25: The Right to Data Portability Under Quebec’s New Privacy Regime
October 3, 2024
Overview On September 22nd, 2021, the National Assembly of Quebec passed Law 25 to amend Quebec’s private sector privacy law (“Quebec Act”) and public sector privacy law (“Access Act”) with […]
Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive: Potential Tax Savings in the Hundreds of Thousands
September 24, 2024
Active Canadian founders and entrepreneurs may be getting a powerful new tax deduction to utilize if the changes announced in the 2024 Federal Budget (the “Budget”) are passed into law. […]
