High interest rates have had a significant impact on the financial wellbeing of Canadians for over a year now, with people split on which direction they believe the Bank of Canada will move in June. [Read more…] about To Get Canadians on Board with A.I., Fintechs Must Include a Human Touch
Relay Closes Sizeable Series B Round to Empower SMBs with Cashflow Insight
A business banking platform based in Canada has raised a substantial Series B round.
Toronto’s Relay Financial this week announced the close of a US$32 million round led by Bain Capital Ventures. [Read more…] about Relay Closes Sizeable Series B Round to Empower SMBs with Cashflow Insight
Moneris Launches Mobile Point-of-Sale Feature to Streamline Digital Payments Across Canada
As the shift to digital commerce continues, Moneris Solutions Corporation continues to identify and invest in value-added services to offer to Canadian business owners. [Read more…] about Moneris Launches Mobile Point-of-Sale Feature to Streamline Digital Payments Across Canada
How APOLLO’s Latest Launch Provides Payment Flexibility to Renters in Canada
Canadian digital insurance provider APOLLO this week unveiled the launch of FinShore, a buy-now-pay-later subsidiary.
FinShore now provides a fully embedded monthly payment option to the 100,000 Canadians who are insured with APOLLO. [Read more…] about How APOLLO’s Latest Launch Provides Payment Flexibility to Renters in Canada
Pineapple Bolsters Brokerage Network as Toronto Fintech Disrupts Mortgages in Canada
Ontario-born financial technology firm Pineapple recently announced the addition of six affiliate mortgage brokerages to its network. [Read more…] about Pineapple Bolsters Brokerage Network as Toronto Fintech Disrupts Mortgages in Canada
Lightspeed Announces Uber Integration to Upgrade Restaurant E-Commerce in Canada
Lightspeed Commerce unveiled this week a new partnership with transportation giant Uber.
The partnership with see Uber Direct and Uber Eats integrated into Lightspeed’s platform, enabling merchants to take orders from the Uber Eats marketplace. [Read more…] about Lightspeed Announces Uber Integration to Upgrade Restaurant E-Commerce in Canada
Givex Launches AI Solution That Helps Brands Upgrade and Automate Customer Engagement
Since 1999, Givex has provided technology solutions aimed at helping brands unleash the full potential of engagement. [Read more…] about Givex Launches AI Solution That Helps Brands Upgrade and Automate Customer Engagement
Freshly Funded Fintech Blossom Moves Forward with Focus on the Social Synergies of Investing
This spring, Blossom is rethinking growth.
The Vancouver startup was conceived in 2021 with the idea to combine day-trading technology with social elements. [Read more…] about Freshly Funded Fintech Blossom Moves Forward with Focus on the Social Synergies of Investing
Vancouver Fintech Teal Raises Seed Round to Power ‘Stripe for Accounting’
A company launched out of Vancouver last year with an idea to help smaller businesses build accounting products for their customers. [Read more…] about Vancouver Fintech Teal Raises Seed Round to Power ‘Stripe for Accounting’
Toronto Fintech Baseline Raises Private Capital from N49P, Others to Support ‘Ambitious Goals’
Baseline Financial Technologies, focused on removing friction from private lending and making financing more accessible for borrowers, announced this week that it has successfully closed a round of funding. [Read more…] about Toronto Fintech Baseline Raises Private Capital from N49P, Others to Support ‘Ambitious Goals’