Canada’s own Portage Ventures announced the sixth closing of Portage Ventures III LP, its third venture fund focused on fintech investments in the United States, Canada and Europe. [Read more…] about Portage Ventures Closes USD $616 Million For Third Fintech Fund
Key Raises $11 Million Round To Pilot Home Co-ownership In New Markets
Toronto proptech startup Key has raised a $11 million seed found led by Luge Capital and including Plazacorp, N49P Ventures, Red Jar Capital, TSV Capital, and Moderne Ventures. [Read more…] about Key Raises $11 Million Round To Pilot Home Co-ownership In New Markets
CIBC Partners With UK’s Pollinate To Launch ‘Tyl by CIBC’ in Canada
CIBC is partnering with Pollinate to bring “Tyl by CIBC” to Canada later this year. Tyl is a cloud-based digital-first platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), that enables safe and secure payments acceptance, provides easy point-of-sale technology, and helps users administer loyalty programs. [Read more…] about CIBC Partners With UK’s Pollinate To Launch ‘Tyl by CIBC’ in Canada
Fintech Cadence Partners With DMZ To Support Black Fintech Founders
Montreal’s Fintech Cadence has partnered with the DMZ’s Black Innovation Programs (BIP), the first-in-Canada series of programs designed to support startups led by Black-identifying entrepreneurs. [Read more…] about Fintech Cadence Partners With DMZ To Support Black Fintech Founders
Shakepay Launches its Bitcoin Rewards Card to Canadians
Montreal’s Shakepay has opened up their Shakepay Visa Prepaid Card to the public after a successful invite-only launch to its devoted community of Shakers late last year. [Read more…] about Shakepay Launches its Bitcoin Rewards Card to Canadians
Tetra Trust and Knox Partner to Bring Institutional-Grade Insured Crypto Custody to Canada
Canada’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) backed by physically settled bitcoin was launched just over a year ago and the total digital assets under management across all Canadian ETF providers now exceeds $4 billion. [Read more…] about Tetra Trust and Knox Partner to Bring Institutional-Grade Insured Crypto Custody to Canada
3iQ Launches New Cryptoasset Fund to Provide Exposure to Altcoins
Toronto’s 3iQ has launched a new cryptoasset fund to provide investors exposure to altcoins. [Read more…] about 3iQ Launches New Cryptoasset Fund to Provide Exposure to Altcoins
Bitcoin Well Raises $5 Million For Next Phase of Bitcoin Ecosystem
Edmonton’s Bitcoin Well (TSXV: BTCW) has raised $5 million for the enhancement of the their existing online product, user acquisition and general working capital. [Read more…] about Bitcoin Well Raises $5 Million For Next Phase of Bitcoin Ecosystem
Tabit Is Canada’s First B2B Buy-Now-Pay-Later Solution at Point-of-Sale
Vancouver’s Tabit launched today bringing the consumer check-out experience to the business to business (B2B) space. Tabit is Canada’s first B2B Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) solution offered at point-of-sale (POS).
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Purpose Investments Plans for New DeFi and Crypto Innovations
One year ago Purpose Investments made history by launching Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX ticker: BTCC), the world’s first Bitcoin ETF backed by physically settled Bitcoin. [Read more…] about Purpose Investments Plans for New DeFi and Crypto Innovations