Canadian fintech companies took centre stage in Deloitte Canada’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 program, which celebrates the country’s fastest-growing technology innovators. Now in its 28th year, the program recognizes entrepreneurial excellence and the resilience driving Canada’s innovation economy. [Read more…] about Fintech Firms Lead Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 Rankings
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ZayZoon Launches Perks Marketplace to Expand Financial Benefits for Frontline Workers
Calgary-based ZayZoon has launched a new Perks Marketplace aimed at strengthening its role as a comprehensive financial benefits platform for small and mid-sized businesses. [Read more…] about ZayZoon Launches Perks Marketplace to Expand Financial Benefits for Frontline Workers
Alberta Innovators Showcase the Success of Canadian Fintech in 2024
This year the province of Alberta surpassed BC in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals.
Following this “continued momentum” up, Start Alberta recently recognized the top areas for venture capital flow in the province through 2024. [Read more…] about Alberta Innovators Showcase the Success of Canadian Fintech in 2024
Growing Fast, Calgary’s ZayZoon Bolsters Executive Team with Key Hire
ZayZoon this week announced a senior appointment to its executive suite as the Calgary-based earned wage access platform ranks among North America’s fastest-growing firms. [Read more…] about Growing Fast, Calgary’s ZayZoon Bolsters Executive Team with Key Hire
Neo Financial Leads Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50, Fintechs Dominate List
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50.
Now in its 27th year, the Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the world-class achievements of Canada’s leading technology companies—highlighting their commitment to innovation, strong leadership, and rapid revenue growth between 2020 and 2023.
This year, the average three-year growth of the Technology Fast 50 winners is 3,559 per cent.
At the top of this year’s Technology Fast 50 list, with a three-year growth of 154,022 per cent, is Neo Financial, leaping from the number one spot in the Companies-to-Watch category last year.
Headquartered in Calgary, the company is building a smarter financial experience for all Canadians using the latest technology. Specializing in savings and credit products, Neo Financial is on a journey to reshape the financial future for millions of people in Canada.
In addition to Neo Financial, ten other fintechs were recognized on this year’s Technology Fast 50 list:
- #5 – Relay, Toronto – 9,578%
- #8 – Aquanow, Vancouver – 3,022%
- #10 – Nesto, Montreal – 2,360%
- #14 – ZayZoon, Calgary – 1,451%
- #25 – KOHO, Vancouver – 880%
- #27 – Conquest Planning, Winnipeg – 858%
- #32 – Irwin, Toronto – 671%
- #35 – Zensurance, Toronto – 595%
- #39 – Plooto, Toronto – 516%
- #41 – Trolley, Montreal – 484%
ZayZoon and Scotiabank Partner to Expand Earned Wage Access in Canada
ZayZoon has announced a strategic partnership with Scotiabank to expand Earned Wage Access (EWA) in the Canadian market. [Read more…] about ZayZoon and Scotiabank Partner to Expand Earned Wage Access in Canada
ZayZoon Leads Earned Wage Access Revolution: Aiming to Save Canadians from Financial Stress
Calgary’s ZayZoon is a category leader in the Earned Wage Access (EWA) space in the United States, offering the service to tens of thousands of U.S. businesses and millions of American employees. [Read more…] about ZayZoon Leads Earned Wage Access Revolution: Aiming to Save Canadians from Financial Stress
ZayZoon Raises $15M in Series B Extension from Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures
Calgary’s ZayZoon, the leading Earned Wage Access (EWA) provider for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced it has raised $20 million in an extension of its Series B financing. [Read more…] about ZayZoon Raises $15M in Series B Extension from Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures
12 Canadian Fintechs Acknowledged on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada. [Read more…] about 12 Canadian Fintechs Acknowledged on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50
Earned Wage Access Gathers Support in Canada as Big Bank Adopts Fintech
ZayZoon this month raised $46 million for its “earned wage access” platform.
The platform “helps the millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck get by between paydays and plan for the future,” ZayZoon cofounder Darcy Tuer says. [Read more…] about Earned Wage Access Gathers Support in Canada as Big Bank Adopts Fintech