Shopify Acquires Select Start Studios And Expands Into New Headquarters

BY: 

Dave Forde
February 1, 2012

Ottawa’s Shopify had a very good year, they secured $15 million in funding, and recorded almost 4 million orders totally close to $275 million in sales.  Today, they announced they have acquired  Select Start Studios, which they have said will allow the company to rapidly execute on their mobile growth strategy. Select Start was Co-Founded by Tariq Zaid who will be joining Shopify with his team of over 20 mobile engineers and designers.

Shopify also announced they company will be moving into a new 17,000 sq ft headquarters in Ottawa’s ByWard Market.

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Dave Forde


Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 20 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses. He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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