North America

Canada AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)

AI startups, scale-ups, and investors across provinces. Canada has 732 startups, 71 investors, and 457 open tech jobs, led by Toronto. $74.1B in tracked funding.

Startups

732

Funding tracked

$74.1B

Investors

71

Open tech jobs

457

People

22

Startup hubs in Canada
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Top sectors in Canada

From sector tags on profiles

  • 1.Enterprise Software81 companies
  • 2.Fintech68 companies
  • 3.Generative AI59 companies
  • 4.HealthTech56 companies
  • 5.E-commerce46 companies
  • 6.Industrial Automation43 companies
  • 7.API Platform41 companies
  • 8.SaaS39 companies
  • 9.Workflow Automation38 companies
  • 10.Artificial Intelligence38 companies
Top startups in Canada
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1
Rogers
Canadian telecommunications and media company providing wireless, cable, internet, and sports entertainment services.
Telecommunications
Public
$35.0B
28,576 emp.
85
2
Shopify
Shopify provides a leading e-commerce platform that enables businesses of all sizes to create online stores, manage products, process payments, and fulfill orders, simplifying digital sales globally.
E-commerce Platform
Series C
$122.3M
28,166 emp.
78
3
Clio
A cloud-based legal technology company for law firms, offering AI-powered practice management software.
LegalTech
2,504 emp.
76
4
Kinaxis Inc.
Kinaxis is a pioneer in cloud-based supply chain management, offering a platform for concurrent planning and orchestration.
Supply Chain Management
2,239 emp.
75
5
Emera
A North American energy company.
Utilities
7,500 emp.
75
6
1Password
Securely stores and manages passwords, secrets, and access for individuals, businesses, and AI agents.
Cybersecurity
Secondary Transaction
$1.2B
2,916 emp.
74
7
ApplyBoard
An online platform that helps international students find and apply to educational institutions globally.
EdTech
1,098 emp.
70
8
Altasciences
Integrated drug development solutions for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, from preclinical to clinical trials.
Biotech & Longevity
$79.0M
1,896 emp.
70
9
GlossGenius
All-in-one business management software for beauty and wellness professionals.
Vertical SaaS
369 emp.
67
10
Visier
An AI-powered people analytics platform that helps organizations make better decisions about their workforce.
HR Tech
Series D
$40.0M
555 emp.
67
11
Pantheon Platform
A leading WebOps platform for agencies and enterprises to build, launch, and manage high-performance websites.
WebOps
426 emp.
67
12
StackAdapt
A leading multi-channel programmatic advertising platform powered by AI and automation.
AdTech
Growth
$535.0M
1,707 emp.
67
13
Fullscript
A free supplement dispensing platform and patient adherence tool for healthcare practitioners.
HealthTech
765 emp.
66
14
Coveo
AI-powered relevance platform for personalized digital experiences in e-commerce, service, and workplaces.
AI Search Engine
Series F
$315.0M
825 emp.
66
15
Behaviour Interactive
A leading Canadian game developer known for its work on popular titles like Dead by Daylight.
Video Games
Strategic
$63.0M
1,232 emp.
65
16
Benevity
Enterprise Impact Platform for managing corporate social responsibility, employee giving, and volunteering.
Corporate Social Responsibility
753 emp.
65
17
Assent
Supply chain sustainability and compliance management solutions for complex manufacturers.
Supply Chain Management
1,052 emp.
65
18
Motion app
AI-powered work management platform for human and AI employees.
AI Productivity
Series A
$19.0M
64
19
Wealthsimple Inc.
A Canadian fintech company offering investing, trading, and financial planning services.
Fintech
2,136 emp.
64
20
Thoughtworks Canada
A global technology consultancy blending design, engineering, and AI expertise to drive digital innovation and deliver extraordinary impact.
Technology Consulting
12,373 emp.
64
21
BenchSci
AI-powered platform for understanding disease biology and accelerating drug discovery.
Biotech
Series D
$197.3M
274 emp.
64
22
ecobee
Smart thermostats and home devices for enhanced comfort, security, and energy savings.
Smart Home
Series C
$96.0M
538 emp.
63
23
Fiix
Cloud-based CMMS software for maintenance teams, leveraging AI for predictive maintenance.
Enterprise Software
Series C
$113.0M
202 emp.
63
24
Trulioo
Global identity verification platform enabling businesses to verify customers online.
Identity Verification
371 emp.
63
25
Anaergia
Anaergia is a global leader in anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas solutions.
Energy & Climate Tech
221 emp.
63
26
Dapper Labs
Blockchain company known for creating NBA Top Shot and CryptoKitties.
Blockchain
Venture
$255.1M
159 emp.
63
27
Vention
AI-powered platform for designing, programming, and deploying robotic automation cells.
Industrial Automation
Series D
$255.5M
359 emp.
63
28
Clearpath Robotics
Develops and manufactures self-driving robotic platforms for research and industrial automation.
Robotics
Series C
$54.0M
63
29
Goldcast
AI-first video content platform for B2B marketers to host webinars, virtual events, and repurpose video.
MarTech
Series A
$38.0M
191 emp.
63
30
Bridgit
Bridgit provides AI-powered workforce planning software for construction companies.
Construction Tech
Series B
$25.5M
104 emp.
63
31
Cohere
Cohere offers a secure, all-in-one enterprise AI platform with cutting-edge multilingual models, advanced retrieval, and an AI workspace, enabling businesses to build high-impact applications grounded in proprietary data.
SpaceTech
$500.0M
848 emp.
63
32
7shifts
Restaurant scheduling and team management software to optimize labor costs and improve employee engagement.
Restaurant Tech
Debt/Other
$122.2M
313 emp.
63
33
CoLab Software
AI-powered collaboration platform for engineering and product development teams.
Enterprise Software
Series C
$113.3M
227 emp.
63
34
Neo Financial
A Canadian FinTech company offering spending, savings, and rewards programs through a digital platform.
Fintech
1,149 emp.
62
35
Eavor Technologies Inc.
Calgary-based geothermal energy startup developing innovative solutions for clean energy.
Clean Energy
79 emp.
62
36
Stormfisher
Develops, owns, and operates industrial-scale facilities producing green hydrogen derived e-Fuels.
Climate Tech
PE Round
$430.0M
53 emp.
62
37
Gorgias
An AI-powered customer service platform for e-commerce that automates customer interactions.
Customer Service Automation
Series C-2
$101.3M
62
38
Dialog Enterprises Inc. (Spellbook)
AI-powered legal tech startup specializing in contract drafting and review.
LegalTech
Seed
$21.8M
196 emp.
62
39
Triple Flag Precious Metals
A precious metals streaming company.
Mining
Strategic
$63.0M
62
40
MindBridge Ai
AI-powered financial risk intelligence platform for audit, assurance, and enterprise firms.
Financial Software
Series B
$29.0M
262 emp.
62

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