Calgary’s ZayZoon, the leading Earned Wage Access (EWA) provider for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced it has raised $20 million in an extension of its Series B financing. [Read more…] about ZayZoon Raises $15M in Series B Extension from Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures
Stripe and Amazon Elevate Retail in Canada with Checkout-Free Just Walk Out Technology
Stripe is expanded its partnership with Amazon to power payments for retailers using Just Walk Out technology in Canada. [Read more…] about Stripe and Amazon Elevate Retail in Canada with Checkout-Free Just Walk Out Technology
Helcim Raises $27 Million From Silicon Valley To Transform Payment Processing
Calgary’s Helcim has raised a $27 million Series B funding round led by San Francisco venture capital firm Headline. [Read more…] about Helcim Raises $27 Million From Silicon Valley To Transform Payment Processing
Levr.ai Raises Additional $1 Million for North American Expansion in Small Business Loan Software
Vancouver’s Levr.ai has raised another $1 million, building on the momentum of its previously announced funding in 2023. This brings Levr.ai’s total funding to over $2.5 million. [Read more…] about Levr.ai Raises Additional $1 Million for North American Expansion in Small Business Loan Software
Purpose Investments Marks Three-Year Anniversary of the World’s First Bitcoin ETF
Three years ago Purpose Investments made history by launching the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX: BTCC), the world’s first Bitcoin ETF backed by physically settled Bitcoin. [Read more…] about Purpose Investments Marks Three-Year Anniversary of the World’s First Bitcoin ETF
Canada’s Financial Shift: Wise’s Take on Payments Modernization and Open Banking
Payments modernization and open banking are gamechangers for Canada’s financial sector. The announcements made in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement are a testament to the ever changing fintech ecosystem and the need for increased competition to ensure consumers can continue to make the right choices for themselves when selecting a financial services provider. [Read more…] about Canada’s Financial Shift: Wise’s Take on Payments Modernization and Open Banking
KOHO To Become a Bank, Teams Up With Ex-Tangerine CEO for Canadian License
Late last year KOHO Financial announced that it successfully raised an additional $86 million in a series D extension at an $800 million valuation and has surpassed one million users. [Read more…] about KOHO To Become a Bank, Teams Up With Ex-Tangerine CEO for Canadian License
Digital Wealth Solutions Provider Nest Wealth Acquired by Objectway
Toronto’s Nest Wealth has been acquired by Italy’s Objectway, an as-a-service software and services to banks, wealth and asset managers. [Read more…] about Digital Wealth Solutions Provider Nest Wealth Acquired by Objectway
Bitget Commits $10 Million to Empower Females in Blockchain Tech Industry
A Canadian web3 company recently announced a $10 million commitment toward promoting a balance of sexes within the blockchain community. [Read more…] about Bitget Commits $10 Million to Empower Females in Blockchain Tech Industry
Jennifer Tramontana on the Rise of Prepaid Solutions in Canada’s Fintech Ecosystem
Prepaid financial services are thriving in Canada, with collaboration between financial institutions and fintech companies leading to innovative solutions. [Read more…] about Jennifer Tramontana on the Rise of Prepaid Solutions in Canada’s Fintech Ecosystem