A company launched out of Vancouver last year with an idea to help smaller businesses build accounting products for their customers. [Read more…] about Vancouver Fintech Teal Raises Seed Round to Power ‘Stripe for Accounting’
Shopify
‘Tax on Innovation’: Why the Biggest Fintech in Canada is Mad at Government
Since the storied Shopify started up back in 2006, growth has been the name of the game.
Although there have been hiccups—even Shopify was not immune to Pandemic-era turbulence—the Ottawa-born company is nothing short of a phenomenally successful tech story: In less than two decades, Shopify rose to become not just Canada’s biggest fintech, but among the largest companies in the nation across all sectors. [Read more…] about ‘Tax on Innovation’: Why the Biggest Fintech in Canada is Mad at Government
Three Trends Impacting the Trajectory of Canadian Fintech in 2024
We started the year 2023 in something like a state of chaos: Tech was in the middle of layoffs, remote work was in a tug-of-war with a return to physical offices, and generative artificial intelligence was just beginning its all-permeating takeover of newspaper headlines and humanity’s imagination. [Read more…] about Three Trends Impacting the Trajectory of Canadian Fintech in 2024
Canadian Fintechs, Investors Reel from NFT Collapse
In a recent discussion at a major technology conference about generative artificial intelligence, the topic of buzzwords arose.
In the technology space, we agreed, one constant is change—but change can be anything: good or bad, forward or backward, signal or noise. [Read more…] about Canadian Fintechs, Investors Reel from NFT Collapse
Six Canadian Fintech Innovators You Can Invest in Today
Technology is upending Canada’s financial sector, with ripple effects across industry, geography, and demographic. [Read more…] about Six Canadian Fintech Innovators You Can Invest in Today
Shopify Merchants Tap into Gated Commerce with New Fintech Integration
Ethos is on a mission to accelerate the Canada’s adoption of digital assets such as NFTs by facilitating experiences for brands and their customers. [Read more…] about Shopify Merchants Tap into Gated Commerce with New Fintech Integration
Shopify Bets Future of Commerce on Artificial Intelligence
We have been saying at Fintech.ca for years now that A.I. is taking over the sector. Examples are legion.
Aligned with this trend, Shopify emphasizes the salience of artificial intelligence as a component of the Ottawa company’s essence. [Read more…] about Shopify Bets Future of Commerce on Artificial Intelligence
Shopify Launches Cashback Credit Card for Merchants
Hidden fees, convoluted benefits, and credit checks that tarnish credit scores can create frustration for business owners. [Read more…] about Shopify Launches Cashback Credit Card for Merchants
Adyen and Shopify Partner To Power New Payment Capabilities For Enterprise Merchants
Global fintech giant Adyen has struck a new partnership with Shopify to strengthen ecommerce capabilities, simplify the customer journey and solve payment complexity for enterprise merchants. [Read more…] about Adyen and Shopify Partner To Power New Payment Capabilities For Enterprise Merchants
Shopify Announces Major Layoffs in Return to Singular Focus on ‘Main Quest’
Last year, after laying off 1,000 employees, Shopify introduced a “flexible compensation” policy for employees and deleted meetings, among other changes. [Read more…] about Shopify Announces Major Layoffs in Return to Singular Focus on ‘Main Quest’