Ottawa-based startup Bloks.app has closed a USD $1.5 million seed funding round led by Storytime Capital and Mistral Ventures, with additional participation from MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund and prominent angel investors from Apple, LinkedIn, and Grindr. [Read more…] about Bloks.app Secures $1.5 Million Seed Funding to Transform Investment Teams with AI
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Nmbr Gears Up to Simplify Payroll for Canadian Businesses with New Funding Boost
The payments industry has seen significant changes over the past decade, including the rise of new businesses that focus on APIs to embed payment and data features into their products. However, when it comes to paying the people who work for those businesses, things haven’t kept up. [Read more…] about Nmbr Gears Up to Simplify Payroll for Canadian Businesses with New Funding Boost
Amidst Modernization Efforts, National Bank Unveils All-New Headquarters in Montreal
Earlier this year, we wrote about how National Bank was adopting artificial intelligence and cloud technologies to modernize services and operations. [Read more…] about Amidst Modernization Efforts, National Bank Unveils All-New Headquarters in Montreal
Financial Services Regulator, Fintech Cadence Join Forces to Foster Innovation in Canada
Ontario’s financial services regulator and Fintech Cadence this week announced a new partnership designed to foster fintech innovation in the province. [Read more…] about Financial Services Regulator, Fintech Cadence Join Forces to Foster Innovation in Canada
KOHO Teams Up with Propel Holdings to Offer AI-Powered Lines of Credit
A new partnership between two of Canada’s leading fintechs will bring more credit options to consumers overlooked by traditional financial institutions. [Read more…] about KOHO Teams Up with Propel Holdings to Offer AI-Powered Lines of Credit
ZayZoon and Scotiabank Partner to Expand Earned Wage Access in Canada
ZayZoon has announced a strategic partnership with Scotiabank to expand Earned Wage Access (EWA) in the Canadian market. [Read more…] about ZayZoon and Scotiabank Partner to Expand Earned Wage Access in Canada
‘Robustly Profitable’ Wealthsimple Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with $50B in Assets
Toronto-based financial technology firm Wealthsimple this week celebrated its 10th anniversary. [Read more…] about ‘Robustly Profitable’ Wealthsimple Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with $50B in Assets
Shakepay Expands Leadership Team with Key Hires to Drive Institutional Growth
Montreal-based crypto exchange Shakepay has announced two significant new hires: Sabrina Tricarico as Head of Marketing and Jessica Raybeck as Head of Trading & Sales. [Read more…] about Shakepay Expands Leadership Team with Key Hires to Drive Institutional Growth
Enercare Chooses Stripe As Its Strategic Payments Partner
Enercare, one of Canada’s leading home and commercial service providers, announced today its partnership with Stripe to streamline its online payments system. [Read more…] about Enercare Chooses Stripe As Its Strategic Payments Partner
Helcim Maintains Momentum with Launch of Latest Fintech Feature
Helcim continues to be on a roll of adding features to its suite of offerings. [Read more…] about Helcim Maintains Momentum with Launch of Latest Fintech Feature