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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Journalism, Digital media |
| Founded | February 15, 2012 |
| Founder | Sarah Prevette, Erin Bury |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Douglas Soltys (Editor-in-Chief & Founder) Satish Kanwar (Board Chair) |
| Products | Digital publication, Podcasts, Events |
| Website | betakit |
BetaKit is a Canadian digital media publication focused on the country's startup and technology sectors. Headquartered in Toronto, it is widely regarded as the "publication of record" for the Canadian technology industry and venture capital ecosystem.[1]
History
Founded in 2012 by Sarah Prevette and Erin Bury, BetaKit was initially owned by Postmedia Network before being acquired by MobileSyrup founder Ian Hardy in 2013.[2] In 2016, it was spun out as an independent entity, BetaKit Incorporated, led by Douglas Soltys as Editor-in-Chief.[3] In 2023, the publication formed a strategic partnership with the investment firm Good Future, established by former Shopify executives Satish Kanwar and Arati Sharma, to scale its operations while maintaining editorial independence.[4]
Impact and recognition
BetaKit is frequently cited as an authority on the Canadian tech ecosystem by national media outlets, including the CBC News, The Globe and Mail, and Financial Post.[5][6] In 2024, the publication received the Gold award for "General Excellence – Small Publication" from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) Canada.[7] Its annual "Most Ambitious" list has been highlighted by academic leaders, including University of Toronto President Meric Gertler, for its role in identifying significant Canadian innovation leaders.[8]
BetaKit media properties include The BetaKit Podcas[9], BetaKit Town Hall, and BetaKit Most Ambitious[1]
References
- ^ a b "About BetaKit". BetaKit. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ Soltys, Douglas (February 26, 2017). "Today is BetaKit's first birthday". BetaKit. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "What SaaS Founders Can Learn From BetaKit's Business Growth". SAAS NORTH. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "BetaKit partners with Good Future". BetaKit. November 28, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ Lui, Samantha (May 8, 2019). "Cuts to Communitech 'a wake-up call' for tech companies". CBC News. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "Canadian venture capital finds strength in fewer, mightier deals". Wealth Professional. November 13, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "SABEW Canada announces winners of 10th annual Best In Business Awards". SABEW Canada. June 25, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "Geoffrey Hinton discusses promise and perils of AI at Toronto Tech Week". University of Toronto. July 2, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "Travel ban stokes fear in Canada's tech community". CBC News. January 30, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
Category:Canadian news websites Category:Online magazines published in Canada Category:Technology websites Category:2012 establishments in Ontario
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