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Microsoft acquires deep learning startup Maluuba
Microsoft has acquired Montreal deep learning startup Maluuba.
It’s likely the biggest startup acquisition news this city has seen sinc..
Queer Tech MTL kicks off 2017 with diversity at workplace event
Naoufel Testaouni told us in the summer that many companies might not know how to start the process of becoming more diverse-friendly. Now..
Entrepreneurs Under 25: Wizrd’s Rory Bokser and David Kleiman
Entrepreneurs Under 25 is a new series that seeks to profile up-and-coming web entrepreneurs 25 years old or younger.
For every sch..
Habs-themed fantasy game is the most Montreal bot ever
A new Montreal startup has created a fantasy sports game allowing friends to compete against each other when Montreal Canadiens games are ..
Canada’s largest learn-to-code event, HTML500, returns for 2017
The largest learn-to-code event in Canada will be returning with a new twist that will see participation in nine cities.
Lighthouse Lab..
Final details revealed for ResolveTO, roadtrips from MTL, NYC, OTT
Big news on the Startupfest front.
The organization behind Montreal’s Startupfest today released the final details for ResolveTO, and a..
The 10 biggest VC deals of 2016 raked in more than $1.1 billion
Venture capital funds pumped money into Canadian startups with a force previously unseen in 2016. In total, the 10 biggest deals from last..
Canadian fintechs stronger than ever, investments near record
Venture capital investment in Canadian financial technology (fintech) companies hit its highest level in almost two decades last year, eve..
Castor launches first product, offers free pro version to Montreal startups
A new Montreal-based web app launched this week and it’s offering the Pro version free to other Montreal startups.
Castor, a dashboard ..
The 10 biggest Montreal tech news stories of 2016
The year 2016 was huge for Montreal’s tech community. We’re proud to say our work marked the first time a news outlet directly invested in..
City of Montreal buys three Nova Bus electric buses
The City of Montreal bought three new zero-emissions electric buses that will start running in March on the 10 km Monk bus line.
Accord..
Meet the 11 startups at FCP changing the way we use money
At Ferst Capital Partner‘s (FCP) lovely St. Henri space, nearly a dozen startups are working away to change the way Canadians use thei..
Jay Ferst: FCP will be the ‘biggest thing’ in Canadian fintech
Jay Ferst corrects us when we tell him that Ferst Capital Partners’ (FCP) sprawling financial tech hub is unique for Montreal.
“Canada,..
Amazon chooses Montreal for its data centre operations
Cheaper hydro prices in the province convinces Amazon to say no to Ontario, yes to Quebec for anticipated $280 million development.
Ama..
TransitApp’s update lets STM riders see buses in real time
A new update by Montreal startup TransitApp will allow STM riders to see the location of buses in real time.
According to La Presse’s J..