London’s Paystone has acquired Vancouver’s NiceJob, an award-winning North American reputation marketing platform for service businesses. NiceJob is the fifth business Paystone has acquired over the last two years. [Read more…] about Paystone Acquires Reputation Marketing Software Startup NiceJob
Perch Closes $1 Million Round And Joins 2022 REACH Canada Accelerator
Toronto’s Perch has raised a $1 million seed funding round from Second Century Ventures (SCV) and has been accepted into their 2022 REACH Canada growth accelerator. [Read more…] about Perch Closes $1 Million Round And Joins 2022 REACH Canada Accelerator
Four Canadian Companies Named To CB Insights Fintech 250
The financial services industry continues to attract tech companies that transform how people and businesses spend, save, borrow, invest, and more.
From capital markets to insurance and digital banking to wealth management, the Fintech 250 are among the most promising of these companies globally. [Read more…] about Four Canadian Companies Named To CB Insights Fintech 250
Toronto’s Paymi Relaunches Cash Back App
Toronto-based cashback app Paymi has re-launched with unique new offers, exclusive merchant partners and a completely redesigned user experience. [Read more…] about Toronto’s Paymi Relaunches Cash Back App
Stripe Announces First Canadian Office In Toronto, Launches New Products In Canada
Stripe is expanding its presence in Canada with an office in downtown Toronto—its first in the country—and four new products in Canada: Stripe Tax, Pre-Authorized Debits, faster payouts, and a new smart reader for Stripe Terminal. [Read more…] about Stripe Announces First Canadian Office In Toronto, Launches New Products In Canada
10 High-Growth Canadian Fintech Companies To Watch
The Globe and Mail has published their third annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies and the list of 448 businesses sprawl across sectors, from fashion to finance, and manufacture everything from medical testing devices to organic pasta. [Read more…] about 10 High-Growth Canadian Fintech Companies To Watch
With Open Banking On The Horizon, Silicon Valley’s Plaid Looks To Canada
San Francisco-headquartered fintech giant Plaid is planning to increase its focus on Canada, as the country’s impending implementation of an open banking system promises to accelerate the growth of third-party financial apps and services. [Read more…] about With Open Banking On The Horizon, Silicon Valley’s Plaid Looks To Canada
Bloom Launches Modern Home Equity Release Platform for 55+ Canadians
Toronto’s Bloom Finance has officially launched its home equity release platform for 55+ homeowners across Ontario.
Bloom looks to simplify the process of accessing home equity through a reverse mortgage, enhancing Canadians’ financial flexibility in retirement. [Read more…] about Bloom Launches Modern Home Equity Release Platform for 55+ Canadians
Insurtech Startup Foxquilt Raises $8 Million to Offer Customized Insurance for Small Businesses
Toronto insurtech startup Foxquilt has raised a $8 million Series A financing round led by Luge Capital. Also participating in the round were AmTrust Financial, Extreme Venture Partners, and Side Door Ventures. [Read more…] about Insurtech Startup Foxquilt Raises $8 Million to Offer Customized Insurance for Small Businesses
Neo Financial Raises $64 Million To Accelerate Growth
Calgary-headquartered fintech startup Neo Financial has raised a $64 million Series B fundraising round. This brings Neo’s total funding to $114 million, with Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures leading both Series A and B rounds. [Read more…] about Neo Financial Raises $64 Million To Accelerate Growth