Here's a really cool idea: the Upside Foundation would like entrepreneurs to donate options, which would benefit charities if a startup had an exit.
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Cinegram, which recently moved to San Francisco from Montreal, raised $8.5-million from Menlo Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Atlas Ventures and Real Ventures.
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To paraphrase the Barenaked Ladies "If I had $1-million", BDC has $100-million it wants to invest in companies that "think big and will disrupt existing industries or create entirely new markets". Sounds good to me.
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What's the difference between stealth and quiet mode? Ben Yoskovitz breaks down how both should work.
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Extreme Ventures held its demo day, featuring five well-prepared startups with solid prospects. If you're looking for a way to aggregate photos, check out MyShoeBox. IT Canada's Brian Jackson put together a roundup about the event.
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Is there a series A crunch coming? Sarah Lacy thinks dark clouds are on the horizon.
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BuildDirect jumped into the spotlight after raising $16.5-million from OMERS Ventures. Here's a Q&A with CEO Jeff Booth about the Vancouver company's history and use of data.
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Through a partnership with the Consulate General of Canada, nine FounderFuel startups will be offered spots at Plug & Plug or RocketSpace. VentureBeat has a story about the initial group taking part.
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Kira Talent, which operates an online interview platform, has raised a seed round from a group that includes Relay Ventures, Roger Martin, Tony Lacavera and David Shaw.
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