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
Balance Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With $500 Million Of Assets Under Custody
Canadian crypto custodian Balance is celebrating their fifth anniversary with $500 million of assets under custody.
Founded in June 2017, the startup introduced its custody services in a closed pilot in August 2018. The public launch followed one year later, the first of its kind in Canada. [Read more…] about Balance Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With $500 Million Of Assets Under Custody
Brim Partners With Air France-KLM To Launch Credit Card Program
Toronto’s Brim Financial has partnered with Air France-KLM in Canada to launch a credit card program for their Canadian Flying Blue members. [Read more…] about Brim Partners With Air France-KLM To Launch Credit Card Program
Nuula Launches In Canada To Support Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs
Toronto fintech startup Nuula has officially launched in Canada.
Starting today, Nuula will provide Canadian small business owners with a revolutionary way to monitor the performance of their business and access a range of financial products designed to serve their business, and their needs as business owners. [Read more…] about Nuula Launches In Canada To Support Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs
National Bank, Equitable Bank Among Returning Investors For Portage’s Third Fund
Canada’s Portage Ventures has closed the Portage Ventures III LP, its third venture fund focused on fintech investments in the United States, Canada and Europe. [Read more…] about National Bank, Equitable Bank Among Returning Investors For Portage’s Third Fund