Earlier this year, Shopify announced the launch of live video shopping within the company’s consumer-facing Shop app. [Read more…] about Canadian Fintechs, Consumers Tinker with Commerce in the Metaverse
Bench, Wealth Factory Integrate to Equip Entrepreneurs with Real-Time Financial Insight
Digital bookkeeping and tax advisory platform Bench recently announced a partnership with Wealth Factory, a provider of personal financial education and implementation programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners. [Read more…] about Bench, Wealth Factory Integrate to Equip Entrepreneurs with Real-Time Financial Insight
Dapper Labs CEO Announces More Cuts, Promises ‘Huge Year’
Dapper Labs spun out of startup studio Axoim Zen in 2017 and was named to Techcouver’s 10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2021. [Read more…] about Dapper Labs CEO Announces More Cuts, Promises ‘Huge Year’
Insurtech Startup My Choice Jumps On ‘Remarkable Opportunity’ with Google Canada
Earlier this month, Google Canada announced participants of their 2023 Google for Startups Accelerator Canada program.
The Google Accelerator functions as a 10-week digital program for high-potential Seed and Series A tech startups based in Canada. [Read more…] about Insurtech Startup My Choice Jumps On ‘Remarkable Opportunity’ with Google Canada
Winnipeg’s Gryd Optimizes Real Estate Assets for Property Owners
Earlier this month, Google Canada announced participants of their 2023 Google for Startups Accelerator Canada program.
Five financial technology firms were selected for the cohort. [Read more…] about Winnipeg’s Gryd Optimizes Real Estate Assets for Property Owners
CSA Tightens Clamp on Crypto Companies in Canada
Last year was an interesting one for cryptocurrency in Canada and around the world. [Read more…] about CSA Tightens Clamp on Crypto Companies in Canada
Investment in Canadian Fintech Plunges—But Uptick Expected by End of Year
Investment in Canada’s financial technology sector dipped last year, new data from PitchBook shows. [Read more…] about Investment in Canadian Fintech Plunges—But Uptick Expected by End of Year
Uplinq Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Workforce, Market Reach
Uplinq Financial Technologies this week announced a strategic investment from Cambrian Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage fintechs. [Read more…] about Uplinq Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Workforce, Market Reach
Shopify, Stage TEN Partner to Launch Live E-Commerce in Canada
Shopify recently announced the launch of live video shopping within the company’s consumer-facing Shop app.
The Ottawa e-commerce giant selected Stage TEN as the live video commerce alpha partner for Shopify’s new “Shop Minis” program, “where best-in-class technologies can extend functionality directly into the Shop app environment,” according to a statement from the Toronto-area firm. [Read more…] about Shopify, Stage TEN Partner to Launch Live E-Commerce in Canada
Wellfield Acquires Tradewind to Advance Blockchain Tech in Precious Metals Market
As Canada’s crypto craze continues, Ontario-based decentralized finance startup Wellfield Technologies this week announced the closing of an acquisition. [Read more…] about Wellfield Acquires Tradewind to Advance Blockchain Tech in Precious Metals Market