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…
Northern Commerce, North America’s leading digital experience agency headquartered in London, Ontario, has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada, ranking number 14 on the list of 50 Best Workplaces™ with under 100 Employees. Northern received this honour after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Canada. This national recognition follows Northern’s…
How Fanshawe students helped Kabo become top dog in a digital landscape Home to world-class academic institutions brimming with emerging industry talent, London, Ontario keeps innovation at the core of education. That’s why when Kabo Fresh Dog Food turned their attention to improving their visibility online, they engaged with Fanshawe College students for in-demand skillsets…
Gonzalez Food Inc. started with a food truck and a dream. Jorge Gonzalez immigrated to Canada 26 years ago from Venezuela. He later started his food truck business after selling his mobile home and purchasing a truck that he converted into a food truck, with just a bag of tortillas and fifty dollars, Gonzalez Authentic…
Katarina Yoga is a recently-started business based in London, Ontario. The business, founded by Katarina Wittkamp, offers various types of yoga classes from Vinyasa to Subtle Practice, in the form of live sessions, recorded videos, and private lessons. Katarina has just recently entered the online business arena and was in need of reaching new customers…