A Montreal-based fintech startup announced recently that it has joined the Canadian Lenders Association, a national non-profit organization representing innovative lenders across the country. [Read more…] about Montreal Fintech Startup Hardbacon Joins Canadian Lenders Association
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Vancouver Insurtech Startup APOLLO Earns Runner-Up in Cutthroat Competition
One thing technology does great is turn our dirty, complicated tasks into clean, efficient processes.
Take for example the business of insurance: in an era of paper stacks and calculators, one can imagine a nightmarish field. However, modern financial technology startups such as Apollo modernize the insurance process thoroughly, leaving nary a hint of the ways of old. [Read more…] about Vancouver Insurtech Startup APOLLO Earns Runner-Up in Cutthroat Competition
Afrifursa Fintech Summit To Bridge Canadian And African Ecosystems
The Afrifursa Fintech Summit is a unique opportunity to connect the Canadian and African fintech ecosystems and engage in social impact partnerships. [Read more…] about Afrifursa Fintech Summit To Bridge Canadian And African Ecosystems
WonderFi Acquires Blockchain Foundry to Advance Position as Canada’s Crypto Leader
Toronto’s Blockchain Foundry, which recently launched crypto-based learn-to-earn platform Metacademy, has been acquired by the recently public WonderFi Technologies, a Vancouver-based financial technology startup operating primarily in the crypto space. [Read more…] about WonderFi Acquires Blockchain Foundry to Advance Position as Canada’s Crypto Leader
Two Dozen Canadian Fintechs You Can’t Afford to Ignore
This summer, Canadian-based financial technology companies have been competing for Western Canada’s first major Fintech Award. [Read more…] about Two Dozen Canadian Fintechs You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Calgary’s Consumer Genius Expands FinTech Portfolio with More Online Services
A recent study shows the average Canadian household debt remains near record high levels with the average Canadian owing close to $1.78 for every dollar earned, which is why Calgary-based financial technology startup Consumer Genius launched Juggling Debt earlier this year. [Read more…] about Calgary’s Consumer Genius Expands FinTech Portfolio with More Online Services
Walmart Creates Opportunity for Canadian E-Commerce to Expand Stateside
Walmart is offering Canadian companies a straightforward approach to expanding stateside.
The retail giant announced that it is recruiting Canada-based sellers to join its flagship U.S. Marketplace, which serves a growing base of more than 120 million online shoppers each month. [Read more…] about Walmart Creates Opportunity for Canadian E-Commerce to Expand Stateside
SureBright Raises Pre-Seed Round to Advance Insurtech Solution in Canada
SureBright this month secured a USD$2.5 million pre-seed round.
The insurance technology startup raised the capital from Motivate Ventures, with participation from Panache Ventures, InsurTech Fund NYC, and other investors, according to BetaKit. [Read more…] about SureBright Raises Pre-Seed Round to Advance Insurtech Solution in Canada
Toronto’s CapIntel Unveils Latest Partnership in Fintech Space
Toronto-based financial technology firm CapIntel this week announced a new partnership with NEI Investments.
NEI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian independent wealth management firms Aviso Wealth, will employ CapIntel’s fintech solutions to streamline sales operations and enhance the use of fund data. [Read more…] about Toronto’s CapIntel Unveils Latest Partnership in Fintech Space
Canadian Social FinTech Blossom Secures Spot in Google Accelerator for Women-Led Startups
In the startup ecosystem, women founders are less likely to receive financing than men, says Google, which is the reasoning behind its Accelerator for Women Founders. [Read more…] about Canadian Social FinTech Blossom Secures Spot in Google Accelerator for Women-Led Startups