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Alex Riehl
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Staff Writer and Newsletter Curator, BetaKit
Ottawa
Beats
Fashion, applied math
Content
By Alex Riehl| BetaKit Verified The Large Enterprise Tariff Loan Facility (LETL) is now open for applicants as the Government of Canada announces a slew of new measures for Canadian businesses and entities affected by the tariff dispute between Canada and the United States (US) “We’re giving Canadian companies and entities more time to adjust their supply chains and become less dependent on US suppliers.” François-Philippe Champagne The facility is managed by the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) through its...
By Alex Riehl| BetaKit Verified Toronto-based Cyclic Materials has extended its Series B round for a second time to bring Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund into the fold. Cyclic initially raised a $71-million CAD ($53-million USD) all-equity round led by Toronto-based cleantech investor ArcTern Ventures in September 2024 to expand its rare earth recycling infrastructure in the United States (US) and Europe.
Several tech figures endorse Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives in open letter connected to Fairfax Financial
By Alex Riehl| BetaKit Verified Some Canadian tech figureheads joined a number of business leaders and bankers in formally endorsing Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre in the upcoming federal election. The endorsements were signed in a letter authored by the “Friends of Free Enterprise in Canada,” which ran as a full-page ad in several Canadian newspapers this past weekend.
Company Info
BetaKit
BetaKit is a Toronto-based media company that focuses on Canadian startup and technology innovation. Founded in 2012 and becoming independent in 2016, it serves as a key publication for Canada's tech ecosystem, providing daily news, analysis, and investigative reporting. The company is headquartered at 46 Spadina Avenue in Toronto and aims to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals within the tech sector. BetaKit publishes breaking news, feature stories, and in-depth reports on startups, venture capital, and emerging technologies. It also offers a newsletter with curated updates on Canadian tech developments and covers grassroots tech events and major industry announcements. The company emphasizes Canadian-specific tech narratives and operates independently, distinguishing itself from corporate-owned media outlets. Recognized for its journalistic excellence, BetaKit plays a vital role in informing and engaging Canada's digital economy.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Founded: 2012