Canada’s FinTech industry enters new era as Bank of Canada taps first payment service providers
Wealthsimple, Venn, Brim, and others are now subject to new rules and payment rail access.
Harley Finkelstein and David Segal spill the tea on entrepreneurship at “Made in Montréal” event
Shopify president and DavidsTea founder urge founders to buck relocation pressure and make Canada their launchpad.
Investissement Québec transforms early-stage program into $200-million VC fund
New Fonds Impulsion will expand support for founders amid declining seed-stage deal flow across the province.
Ready Plan Go raises $750K to automate accountants’ grunt work with AI
Montreal startup wants to give accountants more time for client advice by letting AI handle paperwork.
“It is war”: How Alexi hopes to dominate the AI legaltech market
Toronto-based firm claims it’s approaching $10 million in ARR as it faces off against Harvey, Legora.
Canadian FinTech leaders told to finally expect open banking progress in fall budget
Sources say feds poised to deliver on next phase of long-delayed financial data-sharing legislation.
BDC commits $100 million to boost rural entrepreneurship across Canada
Bank partners with Community Futures network to help founders in remote areas access capital and advice.
Serenity Power wins $100K Women+ Pitch Prize at Elevate
Black Innovation Zone and Moneris eCommerce North also crown pitch winners.
BDC Capital’s Cheri Corbett joins Pender Ventures as partner
Calgary-based Corbett joins a month after Isaac Souweine left the fund.
Shopify promotes Jess Hertz to COO as chief revenue officer departs
Changes to executive team come after Kaz Nejatian left COO role for Opendoor.
Ex-Cohere execs Sara Hooker and Sudip Roy unveil new AI startup
Adaption Labs will focus on novel approaches to efficient AI.
Mila exploring venture fund to commercialize AI research
Former Circle K Ventures managing partner will advise on fund strategy as corporate VC fund winds down.
Felix eyes preventative health market with new “longevity” testing program
Canadian telehealth company expands beyond on-demand prescriptions for stigmatized conditions.
Inaugural Melamoon pitch competition awards $200,000 to Black founders
Winners include a smart hard hat for construction workers, a comfort-food startup, and a skincare brand.
Avitia partners with Genoscience to expand rapid cancer test access in Québec
Montréal startup aims to bring liquid biopsy tests to Quebec patients outside major centres.