Earlier this summer, Communitech unveiled the first ever Team True North. The Kitchener-based hub for entrepreneurship created the list to spotlight “the best of Canadian tech”—which by their measure is defined as high-performing tech firms tracking to $1 billion in annual revenue with growth rates that match the top 1% of companies in the world. [Read more…] about These Six Canadian Fintech Firms Are on Track for Billion-Dollar Revenue
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Bench Raises $72.5 Million To Expand Beyond Accounting with Bench Banking
Vancouver’s Bench has raised a $72.5 million in Series C financing led by Contour Venture Partners.
The funding round more than doubles Bench’s total funding to over $120 million, and was supported by existing investors Altos Ventures, iNovia Capital, and BMO T&I, and new investors including Sage and Shopify. [Read more…] about Bench Raises $72.5 Million To Expand Beyond Accounting with Bench Banking
Fintech Companies Dominate Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50
The Technology Fast 50 program celebrates the world-class achievements of Canadian technology companies, highlighting their commitment to innovation, leadership, and rapid revenue growth over the previous four years. [Read more…] about Fintech Companies Dominate Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50
Meet Your Favourite Fintechs at Startup Open House
Startup Open House returns later this month for its 6th time and promises to be the biggest tech community event in Canada. [Read more…] about Meet Your Favourite Fintechs at Startup Open House