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Wealthsimple Unveils All-in-One Banking and Investing App for Canadians

June 2, 2022 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

Wealthsimple has consolidated all of its financial technology products into one app, creating a digital-first alternative to Big Banks within a single interface. [Read more…] about Wealthsimple Unveils All-in-One Banking and Investing App for Canadians

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Impression Ventures Launches $64 Million Fund Targeting Seed-Stage Fintech

May 10, 2022 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

There is a new financial technology fund in Canada.

Impression Ventures recently raised $64 million to launch Impression IV, the Canadian venture capital firm’s fourth fintech fund. Supported by both Bank of Montreal and CIBC, the Toronto- and Montreal-based Impression says that IV will invest “in seed-stage firms in the US and Canada that are leveraging technology to disrupt and enhance the delivery of financial products and services.” [Read more…] about Impression Ventures Launches $64 Million Fund Targeting Seed-Stage Fintech

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Brim Financial, Fraction, Impression Ventures, Wealthsimple

Everyone Can Be a Venture Capitalist With Wealthsimple’s New Venture Fund

April 6, 2022 by Fintech Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought, if only I’d gotten in on the ground floor of Airbnb, Instagram, or any of the scads of breakthrough tech startups. [Read more…] about Everyone Can Be a Venture Capitalist With Wealthsimple’s New Venture Fund

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Industry Leaders Establish New National Trade Association, Canadian Web3 Council

March 29, 2022 by Fintech Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Canadian entrepreneurs have played a fundamental role in shaping Web3 around the world, including founding some of the largest blockchain networks like Ethereum, Cosmos, and Flow, and many leading NFT platforms like NBA Top Shot and CryptoKitties. [Read more…] about Industry Leaders Establish New National Trade Association, Canadian Web3 Council

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aquanow, Canadian Web3 Council, Chainsafe Systems, Dapper Labs, Ether Capital, Ledn, Wealthsimple, WonderFi

Portage Ventures Closes USD $616 Million For Third Fintech Fund

March 10, 2022 by Fintech Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Canada’s own Portage Ventures announced the sixth closing of Portage Ventures III LP, its third venture fund focused on fintech investments in the United States, Canada and Europe. [Read more…] about Portage Ventures Closes USD $616 Million For Third Fintech Fund

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Koho, Portage Ventures, Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple Cash Becomes First Canadian Payment Service Integrated Into Twitter’s Tip Jar

August 22, 2021 by Joshua Rovner Leave a Comment

Twitter users making online transfers have a new, Canadian way of sending each other money. The San Fransico-based social media network announced that its Tip Jar is now handling payments made through Wealthsimple Cash. [Read more…] about Wealthsimple Cash Becomes First Canadian Payment Service Integrated Into Twitter’s Tip Jar

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Wealthsimple Valued At $5 Billion After Drake & Ryan Reynolds Invest

May 4, 2021 by Fintech Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Wealthsimple has landed the largest private tech investment in Canadian history with Meritech and Greylock leading a $750 million investment round. The massive round gives Wealthsimple a valuation of $5 billion.

[Read more…] about Wealthsimple Valued At $5 Billion After Drake & Ryan Reynolds Invest

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Talk Shop Launches $30,000 Women in Fintech Grant

December 7, 2020 by Fintech Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Canadian PR Communications firm Talk Shop announced today the launch of a $30,000 Women in Fintech Grant.

The grant, delivered as $30,000 worth of public relations and communications services, will be awarded to one early-stage fintech with a founder who identifies as a woman. The winner will be selected by a judging panel made up of experts in technology and communications. [Read more…] about Talk Shop Launches $30,000 Women in Fintech Grant

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Real Ventures, Talk Shop, Wealthsimple, willful

Wealthsimple Raises $100 Million Funding Round Led by Allianz

May 22, 2019 by Fintech Newsdesk Leave a Comment

German insurer and asset manager Allianz has led a $100 million investment round in Wealthsimple. [Read more…] about Wealthsimple Raises $100 Million Funding Round Led by Allianz

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Wealthsimple Set to Launch Mutual Fund Investment Firm

January 3, 2019 by Fintech Newsdesk Leave a Comment

According to the Globe and Mail, Toronto’s Wealthsimple is set to announce the launch of their own mutual-fund investment firm, armed with a suite of in-house advisors. [Read more…] about Wealthsimple Set to Launch Mutual Fund Investment Firm

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