North America

Homecoming, a Toronto-based provider of patient engagement tools for psychedelic therapy, has secured C$4 million in seed financing.

With the new vehicle, LionBird will invest in 15 to 20 early-stage companies within its core theme of digital health.

Enerkem, a Montreal-based producer of low-carbon biofuels and circular chemicals from waste, has secured C$255 million in financing.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board said it has invested $425 million in VerSe Innovation, an Indian artificial intelligence-enabled content platform.

Toronto-based financial technology company Wealthsimple has launched a fund to provide retail investors with access to technology-focused venture capital firms, according to a blog post.

PledgX, a Toronto-based software provider that helps contractors qualify for jobs or bonding, has secured C$570,000 in pre-seed financing.

Saskatoon-based myComply, a provider of internet-of-things technology and cloud-connected software for the construction industry, has raised $4.5 million in seed financing.

Toronto-based Cosm Medical, a medical devices maker for women suffering from pelvic floor disorders, has raised $3.8 million (C$4.7 million) in seed financing, BetaKit reported.

Saint John, New Brunswick-based ARC Clean Energy Canada, an advanced small modular reactor technology provider, has raised C$30 million in Series A financing.

The Austin-based VC raised capital across three funds, including an opportunity fund.