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
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Wealthsimple Cash Becomes First Canadian Payment Service Integrated Into Twitter’s Tip Jar
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
Wealthsimple Valued At $5 Billion After Drake & Ryan Reynolds Invest
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.
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Talk Shop Launches $30,000 Women in Fintech Grant
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
Wealthsimple Raises $100 Million Funding Round Led by Allianz
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
Wealthsimple Set to Launch Mutual Fund Investment Firm
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
Wealthsimple does it again with Roundup for Spare Change Investing
Wealthsimple has released a new feature that allows people to save or invest their spare change from everyday purchases. [Read more…] about Wealthsimple does it again with Roundup for Spare Change Investing
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
Fintech Companies Lead the Pack in LinkedIn’s Top Canadian Startups
The list of Canada’s most sought-after startups in 2018 is out, and it’s no surprise that technology is leading the pack, according to a new LinkedIn report. [Read more…] about Fintech Companies Lead the Pack in LinkedIn’s Top Canadian Startups
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With over $2.5 Billion in assets under management and 100,000+ clients, they’re the market leader in Canada and are fast growing in the US and UK. [Read more…] about Featured Job: Senior Data Engineer at Wealthsimple