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DailyPay Raises $500 Million Of Capital, Powering Its Mission To Transform The Financial System

NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 — DailyPay, the leader in on-demand pay solutions for enterprises, today announced it has secured $500 million of capital. The company is announcing a $175 million Series D equity round led by Carrick…

FirstAscentVenturesHammer18 May 2021

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Sun Life leads a $43 million round of financing in Dialogue

TORONTO, July 29, 2020 /CNW/ – Virtual care is revolutionizing Canadian health care. Canadians are turning to their phones and tablets to connect virtually with a medical professional for physical…

FirstAscentVenturesHammer29 July 2020

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Managing and growing your business in a challenging macro environment – Podcast

EPISODE DETAILS / TRANSCRIPT EPISODE SUMMARY Tony van Marken knows what it takes to climb a financial mountain, so how are successful start-ups managing under COVID-19? EPISODE NOTES Tony van Marken knows…

FirstAscentVenturesHammer25 June 2020

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Opportunities in Privacy & Security Emerging During COVID-19

This article, by First Ascent Ventures, is the first in a series that will outline emerging trends across the Privacy and Security space. Katharine Tomko, Venture Partner at First Ascent…

FirstAscentVenturesHammer29 April 2020

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Sensibill welcomes Tom Shen as chair of the board

TORONTO, Feb. 03, 2020 -- Sensibill announced today that digital banking veteran Tom Shen has been appointed chair of the board. Shen is joined on the board by Corey Gross, co-founder…

FirstAscentVenturesHammer3 February 2020

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Leading tech firm Q4 announces expansion plans into Hamilton, along with over 140 new tech jobs

Q4 Inc.’s new Hamilton Office January 21, 2020 (HAMILTON, ON) – Adding to the momentum behind Hamilton as one of Canada's fastest-growing tech cities, Q4 Inc. has announced it will be…

FirstAscentVenturesHammer21 January 2020

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ScribbleLive acquired by Brazil based Rock Content

Brazilian content marketing startup Rock Content has announced the purchase of US sector player ScribbleLive, creating one of the largest companies in the segment in the Americas. The buyout, announced…

FirstAscentVenturesHammer11 December 2019

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Digital receipt player Sensibill raises $31.5m

Sensibill, a Toronto-based AI-powered digital receipt startup targeting freelancers and small business owners, has raised US$31.5 million in a Series B funding round joined by National Bank of Canada. The…

FirstAscentVenturesHammer4 July 2019

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BusinessWire partners with IR provider Q4

SAN FRANCISCO: Business Wire has partnered with investor relations cloud platform Q4. The exclusive partnership is combining Business Wire’s distribution and newswire services with Q4’s communications and intelligence platforms, according…

FirstAscentVenturesHammer3 June 2019

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Venture capital funding flat in 2018, but industry players say investment ecosystem is strong

A total of $3.7 billion in venture capital was dispersed to Canadian companies in 2018, according to a report by the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. While the…

FirstAscentVenturesHammer18 March 2019

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DailyPay Raises $500 Million Of Capital, Powering Its Mission To Transform The Financial System

Sun Life leads a $43 million round of financing in Dialogue

Managing and growing your business in a challenging macro environment – Podcast

Opportunities in Privacy & Security Emerging During COVID-19

Sensibill welcomes Tom Shen as chair of the board

Leading tech firm Q4 announces expansion plans into Hamilton, along with over 140 new tech jobs

ScribbleLive acquired by Brazil based Rock Content

Digital receipt player Sensibill raises $31.5m

BusinessWire partners with IR provider Q4

Venture capital funding flat in 2018, but industry players say investment ecosystem is strong

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