Canadian agri-fintech SimpleHedge has raised $4 million in seed financing to scale a digital platform designed to make commodity price risk management more accessible for farmers. The round included Tall Grass Ventures, Trillick Ventures, Startup TNT, Barrel Ventures, and other investors. [Read more…] about SimpleHedge Brings Fintech Tools to Farm-Level Commodity Hedging
CapIntel and KPMG Canada Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Wealth Management
Toronto-based CapIntel has formalized a strategic collaboration with KPMG Canada, aiming to help wealth management institutions modernize advisor and client experiences through digital infrastructure upgrades, streamlined technology stacks, and scalable implementation frameworks. [Read more…] about CapIntel and KPMG Canada Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Wealth Management
Bizcap Relaunches Canadian Operations as Part of Global Growth Strategy
NewCo Capital Group has relaunched its Canadian operations under a new name, Bizcap Canada, formally integrating the team into Bizcap Group’s expanding global financing network. [Read more…] about Bizcap Relaunches Canadian Operations as Part of Global Growth Strategy
Symcor Appoints Michaela O’Connor as Chief Growth Officer
Symcor has named Michaela O’Connor its new Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, a move the company says strengthens its executive leadership as it accelerates its ambitions in digital services and data-driven innovation. The appointment took effect December 1, 2025. [Read more…] about Symcor Appoints Michaela O’Connor as Chief Growth Officer
Fintech Duo Links RESPs With Life Insurance
Toronto-based PolicyMe and Embark are partnering to link education savings with digital life insurance, a move the companies say reflects shifting expectations around holistic financial planning for Canadian families. [Read more…] about Fintech Duo Links RESPs With Life Insurance
Canadians Say Credit Card Fine Print Is Confusing and Costing Them Money, New Affirm Survey Finds
A majority of Canadians rely on credit cards for everyday purchases, but many still struggle to understand how they actually work. That confusion is hitting their wallets, according to new national research from Affirm. [Read more…] about Canadians Say Credit Card Fine Print Is Confusing and Costing Them Money, New Affirm Survey Finds
Kevin O’Leary-Backed Bitzero to Begin Trading on CSE as Crypto Infrastructure Rally Builds
Kevin O’Leary is once again backing infrastructure underpinning the digital-asset economy—and this time it’s going public. [Read more…] about Kevin O’Leary-Backed Bitzero to Begin Trading on CSE as Crypto Infrastructure Rally Builds
Flair Airlines Partners with Elavon to Strengthen Payment Infrastructure and Support Growth
Flair Airlines has announced a new strategic partnership with global payments provider Elavon, a move that the Edmonton-based carrier says will help fuel its next phase of growth and reinforce its position as a challenger in Canada’s aviation sector. [Read more…] about Flair Airlines Partners with Elavon to Strengthen Payment Infrastructure and Support Growth
DCBank Becomes First in Canada to Launch Interac e-Transfer Cards
Calgary-based Digital Commerce Bank (DCBank) has become the first financial institution in Canada to launch Interac e-Transfer Cards, introducing a more personal and expressive way for Canadians to send money. [Read more…] about DCBank Becomes First in Canada to Launch Interac e-Transfer Cards
Toronto’s d1g1t Unveils Major Platform Overhaul to Power Next-Gen Wealth Management
Toronto wealthtech firm d1g1t has rolled out a sweeping upgrade to its enterprise platform, re-engineering its core data and processing layers to deliver what it calls “unprecedented speed, scalability, and resilience” for advisors and their clients. [Read more…] about Toronto’s d1g1t Unveils Major Platform Overhaul to Power Next-Gen Wealth Management