NEW YORK, August 5, 2026 - Pinegap, an AI-powered equity research platform that automates the daily workflows of institutional buy-side analysts, today announced an $8 million Series A to scale across hedge funds, long-only mutual funds, and registered investment advisors (RIAs) in the United States. The round was led by Stellaris Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Inventus, Silicon...

CALGARY, Alberta, June 16, 2026 , Opal today unveiled its enterprise AI platform, giving organizations a centralized environment to build, coordinate, and govern intelligent digital workers across their business. While AI adoption has accelerated across nearly every industry, many organizations continue to face significant challenges turning experimentation into lasting operational value. Businesses often rely on disconnected AI tools, multiple models,...

FoundersBeta has announced Powerpay as its newest sponsor, bringing one of Canada's leading payroll solutions to its growing community of entrepreneurs and startup founders. For more than 25 years, Powerpay has helped Canadian businesses simplify payroll through technology designed to reduce administrative work and improve payroll accuracy. Today, more than 46,000 businesses across Canada rely on Powerpay to automate payroll...

Montreal-based fintech company Nesto has secured a CAD $302 million Series E financing round at a CAD $1.47 billion valuation, providing fresh capital to accelerate the company's technology roadmap and expand its AI-powered financial services platform. The round includes a combination of primary and secondary capital and attracted a mix of new and returning investors. New backers include La Caisse,...