Toronto fintech startup Moves has launched The Moves Collective, a radically new and mold-busting service that enables gig workers to earn shares in the enterprises that they power, such as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Grubhub. [Read more…] about Moves’ Pioneering Service Turns Gig Workers into Gig-economy Shareholders
Canada’s Role In The International Fintech Community Is Dependent On The Friends We Make Here At Home
It’s been over a year and a half since COVID-19 first emerged, disrupting everything in its path in one way or another. While all industries were forced to shift aspects of their business model, few were hit as drastically as those within fintech. [Read more…] about Canada’s Role In The International Fintech Community Is Dependent On The Friends We Make Here At Home
Propel Holdings Raises $61 Million For US Expansion
Toronto-based fintech startup Propel Holdings has closed its initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange, raising $61 million. The shares began trading on October 20th under the symbol PRL. [Read more…] about Propel Holdings Raises $61 Million For US Expansion
Global Fintech Lender Symple Offers Faster Loans To Canadian Consumers
Symple Loans is open for business, providing a better and faster online borrowing experience along with lower interest rates for credit-worthy, prime, and super-prime Canadian consumers. [Read more…] about Global Fintech Lender Symple Offers Faster Loans To Canadian Consumers
SAVVYY Promises To Transform Banks Into Fintechs
Toronto’s SAVVYY is working with three leading Canadian financial institutions to modernize their mortgage lending infrastructure, optimize workflow for underwriters and significantly speed up the mortgage application process for customers. [Read more…] about SAVVYY Promises To Transform Banks Into Fintechs
Paystone Acquires Reputation Marketing Software Startup NiceJob
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