Toronto-born KOHO Financial kicked the year off by closing a $210 million Series D funding round.
“I think our growth is evidence that Canadians are looking for something different,” Daniel Eberhard, founder of KOHO, said at the time. [Read more…] about KOHO Taps Mastercard to Offer Canadians Faster Payments
EQ Bank, powered by Equitable Bank, has partnered with Flinks to provide EQ Bank customers with the ability to share their financial data securely with third-party fintech applications of their choosing. [Read more…] about EQ Bank Partners With Flinks To Deliver On Open Banking
Mastercard has launched Changeworks, the core mission of which is to support Canadian not-for-profits by helping them improve their technology and data capabilities. [Read more…] about Mastercard Launches Changeworks to Help Nonprofits with Digital Transformation
The past several years have been good to the global startup economy.
Following the last major recession in North America, venture capital ramped up through the 2010s. While the pandemic caused an abrupt halt, the momentum was not dispersed; it lingered at the door until the floodgates opened once again, and as a result 2021 set many records for startup financing in Canada. [Read more…] about Five Canadian Fintech Firms Still Hiring in Rough Seas
Toronto-born financial technology startup Properly has launched the Properly Happiness Index.
The index is an annual report conducted by the tech-enabled real estate brokerage, which takes a deep dive into the unique features that residents actively seek out when picking a new neighbourhood. The inaugural index features the Greater Toronto area and the Metro Vancouver region. [Read more…] about Fintech Startup’s Happiness Index Identifies What Makes Particular Neighbourhoods Great
The Canadian Lenders Association recently announced Moves as a winner of the 2022 Leaders in Lending Awards.
The Toronto-based startup, whose flagship product is all-in-one app for gig workers to track and manage money, was named Fintech Innovator of the Year by the CLA. [Read more…] about Moves Awarded Fintech Innovator of the Year for Gig Economy App
The National Angel Capital Organization has released highlights from its forthcoming edition of the Angel Investing in Canada report.
The annual report highlight’s metrics and trends from investments across Canada—data the organization has been tracking for well over a decade now. [Read more…] about 2021 Saw Record-High Angel Investment in Canada, Report Reveals
Willful has landed a partnership with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
The Toronto-based fintech startup provides an online platform for will creation, which recently attracted the interest of CIBC. [Read more…] about CIBC Taps Toronto’s Willful to Help Clients Create Wills Online
Despite a current downturn, the global cryptocurrency market remains active and fascinating to say the least—and a trend with enough traction to grab the attention of virtually all companies. [Read more…] about Five Fintech Firms Fully Embracing Crypto in Canada
As the property technology sector of Canada continues to grow, innovating and disrupting real estate and construction industries across the continent, two organizations have now joined forces to help cultivate the next generation of proptech startups. [Read more…] about The DMZ Collabs with GroundBreak Ventures to Launch PropTech Incubator in Canada
