BDC Capital Appoints Jason Baibokas to Lead $100-Million Black Entrepreneurs Fund
BDC Capital, the venture arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), has named Jason Baibokas as the managing director of its…
The Rise of AI Startups in Canada: 10 Key Players to Watch in 2025
What if the next big breakthrough in AI doesn’t come from Silicon Valley but from Canada? Over the past decade, Canada has quietly built a…
Is Toronto Tech Week 2025 Toronto’s Answer to Collision—and a Challenge to Vancouver’s Web Summit?
Toronto’s tech ecosystem is gearing up for what could be its biggest moment yet. With the announcement of Toronto Tech Week 2025, set to take…
#AfricaTechSummit: Crista McInnis of the Canadian High Commission on Its Role in Trade, Innovation, and Diaspora Engagement
The relationship between Canada and Africa is one that has evolved significantly over the decades, shaped by trade, education, innovation, and…
Amoye Henry Declares ‘Canada is Not for Sale’ at the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
At the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Amoye Henry, MBA, a prominent early-stage startup investor and executive consultant, delivered a powerful…
From Nigeria to Canada: Efosa Obano Becomes a Canadian Citizen and Strengthens His Mission to Empower Black and African Founders
Twelve years ago, Efosa (KC) Obano arrived in Canada as an international student, uncertain of what lay ahead. His path wasn’t the one he had…
Raenest’s $11M Series A: A Cross-Continental Fintech Success with Strong Canadian Roots
Raenest, the cross-border payments platform, secures $11M Series A funding led by QED Investors, reinforcing Canada’s role in fostering global…
Assessing the Impact of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Leadership on Black Startups and Communities in Canada
Since taking office in 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has positioned diversity and inclusion as central pillars of his administration.…
Canada’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement: A Game-Changer for Black Entrepreneurs, Youth, and Community Organizations
The Canadian government’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement introduces strategic investments aimed at driving economic inclusion, empowering Black…
Treepz Unveils Corporate Mobility Report Amid Canadian Expansion, Onyeka Akumah Discusses Growth on CNBC Africa
In a significant development for Africa’s mobility sector, Treepz, one of Africa’s leading shared mobility companies, has released its…