Today in funding: Rivalry, Hardbacon, Facedrive, DataJoy, Mavennet Five Canadian-associated startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised, how much, from whom, and what they’ll be putting the new funds toward. Rivalry raises $20 million USD Series A round Toronto-based Rivalry, which offers an esports betting platform, has raised a $20 million USD Series A round of funding. Rivalry also revealed its intention to pursue an initial public offering. Investors in the round were not disclosed, but a spokesperson for Rivalry told BetaKit they were “nearly all institutional investors,” that came primarily from North America, as well as some from Europe and Australia.