ChargerQuest has secured $3.1M to launch the expansion of its comprehensive public electric vehicle (EV) charging station network. The company, founded by Christopher Misch, a pioneer in Canada’s EV space, and Stuart Browne, a leader in the venture capital space, have successfully attracted strategic capital that will be utilized to expand its SMART EV charging…
Working together, The London Chamber of Commerce and TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario and Canadian governments, have launched The StaySafe™ London Rapid Antigen Screening Program. Through this initiative, small and medium-sized businesses in London, ON can engage in self-administered rapid antigen screening to asymptomatic employees. Rapid antigen screening is another tool to help open our economy and keep it open. The StaySafe™ London…
With a continued commitment to launching world-changing startups, accelerating growth for established tech companies and fostering a vibrant innovation economy in Southwestern Ontario, we are thrilled to welcome two new passionate and innovative thinkers to the TechAlliance team. Both Andrew Leest and Davie Lee are dynamic, entrepreneurial thinkers and bring new insights, connections, and opportunities for our…
HR4 President and Founder, Heather Macpherson: “Jay’s impressive track record and experience scaling private Software As A Service (SaaS) companies without extensive outside funding will be a huge asset to HR4. Jay is also a caring and empathetic leader who will have a positive impact on our people and our customers. I’m really proud of…
Ever dreamed of driving an electric vehicle but felt like ownership was out of reach? Toronto-based electric car retailer, electric vehicle network (EV Network) has raised its first seed capital from investment firm, EV Angels to make electric car ownership more accessible for everyone. According to the latest survey by KPMG, nearly 70% of Canadians…
AutoVerify, powered by Mobials Inc., has made sign enhancements to the free Digital Merchandising arm of its Digital Retailing Suite in response to a need consistently expressed by dealer customers looking for new ways to drive profit to their finance and insurance (F&I) business through their website. With fewer consumers physically visiting the dealership, it…
The COVID-19 pandemic has re-written the rules for small businesses across Canada. Whether it’s dine-in restaurants adapting to takeout and delivery, or Main Street mom-and-pop stores going online, everyone’s had to make adjustments. But disruption breeds innovation, which in turn can improve the status quo for everyone. Innovation, in order to revitalize small businesses, is…
interVal, a software company specializing in data automation and business valuation analysis, today announced the closing of a Seed Capital raise of $1.5 million. The investment party strategically involved individuals across a series of verticals, including leaders from the financial services and technology markets. The capital will support the company’s growth ambitions and ability to…
Raiven Capital, a Canada-US, early-stage venture fund, today announced its investment in Shopistry, a headless e-commerce platform that provides merchants highly scalable and customizable solutions to fast-growing companies, without heavy engineering. “I am excited Raiven Capital has invested in us. As a Canadian company with clients across Canada and USA and international expansion plans, Raiven’s…
NERv Technology Inc. has raised a $2.65 million USD seed round of funding to build the company and allow NERv to secure regulatory approval, complete clinical studies, and establish its manufacturing line. NERv Technology, a healthtech startup with a sensory platform designed to detect complications following abdominal surgeries, has closed $2.65 million USD in seed…