FrontFundr this week announced a significant growth milestone.
The Toronto-based equity crowdfunding platform says that is has surpassed 100 successful campaigns which have processed over $150 million in investments for startups in Canada. The fintech launched in 2015. [Read more…] about Celebrating Major Milestone, FrontFundr Launches Campaign Allowing Canadians to Invest in Platform
Toronto’s 3iQ Digital Asset Management (3iQ) has struck a partnership with Calgary’s Tetra Trust and Coinbase aimed at expanding the exchange-traded product (ETP) ecosystem for digital assets in Canada and generating new interest from the investment community. [Read more…] about 3iQ, Tetra Trust and Coinbase Join Forces to Advance Crypto ETP Space in Canada
A Canadian-based financial technology company is expanding south of the border.
Toronto-born OTT Pay, a payment service provider, has launched a subsidiary OTT Pay USA to provide more convenient payment collection and settlement solutions “to help global e-tailers save even more on cross-border transaction costs.” [Read more…] about OTT Pay Expands to US for Cross-Border Commerce Convenience
Toronto based digital-first insurance provider PolicyMe is on a mission to deliver simple and affordable insurance for Canadian families.
Today they announced the raise of a $18 million Series A funding round that will allow the fintech to expand their product offerings for Canadian families. [Read more…] about Digital-first Insurance Provider PolicyMe Raises $18 Million To Expand Offerings
Binance Canada announced today it has selected Solidus Labs as a transaction monitoring and marketplace surveillance partner in Canada. [Read more…] about Binance Partners with Solidus Labs to Lead the Charge on Crypto Market Integrity in Canada
The storied e-commerce pioneer from Ottawa continues to innovate.
Although the typically clever company this year lost a bet that forced significant layoffs, Tobi Lütke and his crew across Canada appear unwilling to be demoralized. [Read more…] about At Forefront of Flexible Compensation, Shopify Unveils ‘Flex Comp’ System
CIX Canadian Innovation Exchange has announced the innovative Canadian technology startups for the their 2022 program. CIX published two lists annually, the Top 20 Early Stage companies and Top 10 Growth Stage companies. [Read more…] about Four Fintech Startups Named Canada’s Most Innovative
It is estimated that more than three million people aged 18-plus in Canada are “credit invisible,” according to Equifax, one of the largest consumer credit reporting agencies.
Being credit invisible means these individuals either do not have a credit file or the credit information on file is insufficient to generate credit scores, which can make life challenging. An additional seven million may have two or less credit accounts on their credit file, which is considered limited credit history—a “thin” credit file, according to Equifax. [Read more…] about Rent Reporting Platforms a Game-Changer for Tenants in Canada, Equifax Data Shows
One of the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure providers is partnering with a Toronto startup to boost compliance efforts in Canada. [Read more…] about Binance Taps Toronto Startup MinervaAI on Quest for Compliance in Canada
The Royal Bank of Canada has reimagined its rewards program.
RBC Rewards is now Avion Rewards, and the Canadian bank says its next-generation loyalty program marks a “transformation.” [Read more…] about RBC Improves E-Commerce Experience with Reimagined Rewards Program
