A Quebec-based startup that provides insurance professionals with a conversational assistant powered by artificial intelligence announced this month the closing of an early-stage financing round. [Read more…] about Montreal’s Koïos Intelligence Raises Funding to Expand Reach, Advance Fintech
How Arii Brings Digital Tech to Physical Commerce
Many Canadians remain in preference of in-store shopping experiences, data shows.
Innovators are tinkering with all manner of solution to a problem: the digital shopping experience has not realized its full potential. While ecommerce is popular and growing, the lacklustre process of much of online shopping remains a sizeable void. [Read more…] about How Arii Brings Digital Tech to Physical Commerce
Bank of Canada Seeking Input on Digital Dollar
It seems that the Government is going green with envy over Bitcoin.
As Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies gain popularity in Canada and beyond, the Bank of Canada has announced a public consultation on a digital Canadian dollar. [Read more…] about Bank of Canada Seeking Input on Digital Dollar
Shopify Announces Major Layoffs in Return to Singular Focus on ‘Main Quest’
Last year, after laying off 1,000 employees, Shopify introduced a “flexible compensation” policy for employees and deleted meetings, among other changes. [Read more…] about Shopify Announces Major Layoffs in Return to Singular Focus on ‘Main Quest’
Montreal’s Diagram Raises $100 Million to Create, Fund Innovative Fintech
Diagram, a Montreal-based venture builder, has raised over $100 million in commitments from investors for its latest fund, Diagram Ventures III. [Read more…] about Montreal’s Diagram Raises $100 Million to Create, Fund Innovative Fintech
Short on Capital, Canadian Fintech Billi Labs Closes Doors
Last year, Fintech.ca reported on a Vancouver Island startup that was conceived in 2021 to help Canadians manage money and build credit. [Read more…] about Short on Capital, Canadian Fintech Billi Labs Closes Doors
Bankers and Fintechs Join Forces to Explore Future of Finance in Canada
The banking sector is rapidly accelerating innovation, introducing Open Data, Risk Partnerships, Collection’s Technology, and more. [Read more…] about Bankers and Fintechs Join Forces to Explore Future of Finance in Canada
Woveo Leverages Group Power to Help Immigrants Build Credit in Canada
For immigrants to Canada, establishing a strong financial foundation can be a challenge. The system may not recognize their credit history, leaving them “invisible” to financial institutions upon arrival. [Read more…] about Woveo Leverages Group Power to Help Immigrants Build Credit in Canada
Predictive Commerce Uses AI Army to Battle-Test Fintech UX
Predictive Commerce, a Toronto-based startup that specializes in providing AI-generated human behaviour simulations, has released an evaluation of the top US banks’ effectiveness in promoting new products to their customers via their websites. [Read more…] about Predictive Commerce Uses AI Army to Battle-Test Fintech UX
Ryan Reynolds Announces Investment in Montreal Payments Innovator Nuvei
Vancouver-based actor and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds has invested in Canadian financial technology firm Nuvei.
Both Reynolds and Nuvei are hot right now. [Read more…] about Ryan Reynolds Announces Investment in Montreal Payments Innovator Nuvei