Reports, essays, and analysis on startups, venture, and the Canadian tech ecosystem.
Full-year 2025 and an early read on 2026 - new startup formation jumped 49% in Q1-2026, six in ten new startups are building with AI, and pre-seed capital still isn't keeping up with the founders launching across Canada.
A deep dive into startup formation trends across Canada - where companies are being built, which sectors are heating up, and what the data says about the next wave of Canadian founders.
Short reflections on places, people, and moments that quietly shape who we become.