North America’s financial industry, known for slow change in the prior century, has been disrupted by technology since the turn of the millennium. [Read more…] about Vancouver AI Fintech Startup Reaches Final Round of 2024 NVBC Competition
NetNow Announces Pre-Seed Capital to Fuel Its AI-Powered Fintech Platform
Following graduation from the Intuit Prosperity Accelerator last year, NetNow this month secured pre-seed funding.
The $1.8 million round into NetNow was led by Toronto’s Ripple Ventures and included participation from Centre Street Partners, Antler, Motivate Venture Capital, and Day One Ventures. [Read more…] about NetNow Announces Pre-Seed Capital to Fuel Its AI-Powered Fintech Platform
California Fintech Expands Blockchain-Powered Payments Platform in Canada
A California company dealing in blockchain-enabled payments for businesses is expanding north of the border.
Paystand out of Scotts Valley is bringing the full breadth of its zero-fee B2B network to Canada, where it initially launched with limited services in 2018. [Read more…] about California Fintech Expands Blockchain-Powered Payments Platform in Canada
Fintech Tools Tackle Problem of Digital Subscription Churn in Canada
One billion new consumers have joined the internet economy since 2019 and many are subscribed to multiple digital services: Data from the recently shuttered Hardbacon revealed this year that the average Canadian has eight recurring subscriptions. [Read more…] about Fintech Tools Tackle Problem of Digital Subscription Churn in Canada
Montreal’s Hardbacon Closes Its Doors After ‘Abusive Behaviour’ from Google
Canadian financial technology firm Hardbacon has shuttered.
After raising capital in 2022, the Montreal-born company was aiming to be a go-to tool for financial decision-making, from budgeting to investment tracking. [Read more…] about Montreal’s Hardbacon Closes Its Doors After ‘Abusive Behaviour’ from Google
Vault Unveils New Feature to Simplify Financial Operations for Businesses
A digital financial platform for Canadian businesses this week released an automated vendor payment functionality. [Read more…] about Vault Unveils New Feature to Simplify Financial Operations for Businesses
Toronto Tech Anchor Givex Acquired by Shift4 in All-Cash Deal
Givex Corp. is being acquired by Shift4 Payments, the two companies announced this week, after the Canadian fintech’s board of directors determined that the transaction is in the best interests of the company. [Read more…] about Toronto Tech Anchor Givex Acquired by Shift4 in All-Cash Deal
Proptech Leasey.AI Integrates Zillow Network to Enhance Listing Process
A Vancouver-based property management technology startup this week announced an integration with Zillow, a well-known real estate tech firm based in Seattle. [Read more…] about Proptech Leasey.AI Integrates Zillow Network to Enhance Listing Process
Fintech App Stacks Can Empower Small Business Success, Xero Report Finds
Accounting is a common and necessary practice that has been transforming in recent years as emerging technologies rapidly evolve to impact the field. [Read more…] about Fintech App Stacks Can Empower Small Business Success, Xero Report Finds
Addy Expands Suite of Investment Opportunities with Latest Launch
Vancouver-based financial technology firm addy is introducing a credit opportunity onto its digital investment platform for the first time. [Read more…] about Addy Expands Suite of Investment Opportunities with Latest Launch