Winnipeg, Manitoba, a city better known for its cultural heritage and prairie grit, is stepping into an unexpected spotlight: Technology and innovation.

According to the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) H1 2025 Market Report, Canadian startups attracted CAD $2.9 billion across 254 deals in the first half of this year. While Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal have long dominated Canada’s technology landscape, Winnipeg made an unexpected breakthrough, recording six deals worth $125 million and propelling the city onto Canada’s national “tech map.” This achievement placed the city 7th nationwide in deal volume and an even more impressive 5th in total investment value, ahead of several larger Canadian tech centres.

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