Lynk has emerged from stealth, this month announcing the general availability of its branded payment solution. [Read more…] about Lynk Raises $3 Million to Launch Branded Payment Solution for Marketplaces
HelloSafe Secures $4 Million to Expand Team, Deploy Fintech Solutions Across Canada
HelloSafe this week announced $4.2M in seed funding.
The Montreal-based financial technology startup develops insurance, investment, savings and credit product comparison solutions for individuals and businesses. The Canadian fintech firm’s seed round of capital was led by OneRagtime and Kima Ventures. [Read more…] about HelloSafe Secures $4 Million to Expand Team, Deploy Fintech Solutions Across Canada
Swoop Leverages ForwardAI’s Financial Technology to Modernize Underwriting
A Vancouver-based fintech startup providing aggregated access to accounting and business data recently announced a partnership with New York’s Swoop Funding, a business platform to discover funding solutions across loans, equity, and grants. [Read more…] about Swoop Leverages ForwardAI’s Financial Technology to Modernize Underwriting
Montreal Fintech Startup Hardbacon Joins Canadian Lenders Association
A Montreal-based fintech startup announced recently that it has joined the Canadian Lenders Association, a national non-profit organization representing innovative lenders across the country. [Read more…] about Montreal Fintech Startup Hardbacon Joins Canadian Lenders Association
Report Finds ‘Unified Commerce’ Key to Post-Pandemic Growth for Retailers in Canada
Digital transformation represents a trillion-dollar opportunity for the industry, according to KPMG. And in the face of the global pandemic, Canadian businesses experienced a new age of digital adoption unlike ever before. [Read more…] about Report Finds ‘Unified Commerce’ Key to Post-Pandemic Growth for Retailers in Canada
Blockchain Futurist Conference To Use Tokens To Enhance Attendee Experience
Canada’s largest blockchain and crypto event returns to Toronto this week and will feature the launch of UNNY, the Real Life Engagement Token. [Read more…] about Blockchain Futurist Conference To Use Tokens To Enhance Attendee Experience
2023 Fintech Innovation Challenge Aims To Close The Gender Gap In Financial Services
Women’s World Banking has announced the 2023 Fintech Innovation Challenge, a global competition to highlight and advance solutions to close the gender gap through digital financial services. [Read more…] about 2023 Fintech Innovation Challenge Aims To Close The Gender Gap In Financial Services
Canada’s Largest Cryptocurrency Event Returns to Toronto Next Week
Canada’s largest blockchain and cryptocurrency event returns to Toronto next week. Presented by Untraceable, Blockchain Futurist Conference 2022 represents the return of the flagship conference that has over the years attracted some of crypto’s most notable heavyweights. [Read more…] about Canada’s Largest Cryptocurrency Event Returns to Toronto Next Week
Edmonton’s Truffle Raises Seed Round To Take On Lightspeed & TouchBistro
The demand for online food ordering has grown since the pandemic, with many restaurants relying on third-party delivery services like Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes and DoorDash. However, their delivery fees have become less appealing to customers over time. [Read more…] about Edmonton’s Truffle Raises Seed Round To Take On Lightspeed & TouchBistro
Novacap Acquires Majority Stake In Canada’s Largest Online Marketplace For Financial Services
Toronto’s Ratehub.ca has received a “major” investment from Canadian private equity firm Novacap.
While Novacap announced the relationship as a ‘partnership’, BetaKit confirmed that the North American private equity firm actually acquired a majority stake in Ratehub.ca. [Read more…] about Novacap Acquires Majority Stake In Canada’s Largest Online Marketplace For Financial Services