VC investments bolster key markets ??, new tech hubs emerge???? , and a chat with the co-founder of Jane.App
Welcome to Reinventing R&D! This week, we look at a jump in Venture Capital activity ??, the new hubs for tech talent ??, and share the latest #tech trends to help fuel your #growth.
After #investments hit pandemic-era lows in Q1, #VentureCapital funding returned in force to key Canadian markets over the last quarter. ???? ?? ??
However, while #vcfunding in #Toronto was up 733%—topping $1 billion for the first time since 2022—growth was largely concentrated among a few "megadeals," both back East and in #BritishColumbia.
Add in a #cabinet re-shuffle and lingering questions around the future of #governmentfunding and it's been a busy few weeks for startup news in #Canada.
There are more than 7.1 million highly-skilled tech talent workers in the US and Canada, according to recent research from 世邦魏理仕 . ? ?? ?? ???? ????
However, the dynamics of the #tech industry have evolved significantly over the past few years, with emerging markets showing strength in developing and employing highly skilled workers.
While the success of #SanFrancisco in attracting talent is probably no surprise, for instance, the strength of Canadian markets shouldn’t go unnoticed: #Toronto (63,800) and #Montreal (51,500) were the second and third biggest growth cities for tech jobs during the 2017-2022 stretch.
And much of this has to do with a thriving #startup #community in these emerging markets.
When Trevor Johnston and his team started building what would become Jane App , it was to create a clinical booking and management platform that didn't send "users back to the 90s." ?? ?? ??
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While Trevor and Co-Founder and Co-CEO Alison Taylor were originally focused on a solution for Taylor's own multi-disciplinary clinic, the platform their team developed proved to be a game changer.
More than just a booking platform, Jane.app evolved into a complete practice management #software.
In this episode of ?? What The Tech ?? #podcast, Trevor discusses how Jane.app came to be, the challenges his team faced along the way, and how he worked with Boast #AI to maximize access to #innovation #taxcredits.
#ICYMI The Boast team hit up Startupfest 2023 in Montreal! ???? ?? ??
We've rounded up interviews and pictures from an inspiring week—from catching up with old friends at FounderFuel 's Demo Day to meeting new friends from Startup Atlantic and Québec Tech at the Grand Quai.
Shift your focus to driving innovation and crafting cutting-edge solutions, while we handle tax credits as the experts. ??
Join Dana Lee for an enlightening #InnovatorsLive session on streamlining your R&D strategy and effortlessly maximizing #taxcredit claims. ??
Let us empower your company with the tools and knowledge to excel in your #innovation journey, while we take care of the complexities of R&D tax credits and #funding. ??
Great news letter team! ????