With new platform update Flinks claims open banking is already in Canada
Montreal-based FinTech startup Flinks unveiled a new update to its data analysis platform, saying that Flinks Enrichment can…
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Traction on Demand to open Winnipeg office, hire 100 with support from Manitoba government
Traction on Demand (ToD) has selected Winnipeg for its next regional office. The company plans to hire 100 employees from the…
Square brings card for businesses to Canada
On September 28, Square announced it is bringing its business expense card to the Canadian market. Calling Canada its second-largest…
Stripe to open Canadian office in Toronto, announces new products
Stripe is opening its first Canadian office in Toronto. The San Francisco-based FinTech company also announced the launch of…
Senator Colin Deacon talks open banking, competition, #FreeBoswell
Today, we add a new member to the #FreeBoswell movement. “The reality is [the banks] have been used to an environment…
CIX lists top 20 early-stage startups, top 10 growth startups of 2021
The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) has announced its list of Top 20 Early and Top 10 Growth Canadian startups for 2021.…
Regulators caution crypto trading platforms, issue guidance over misleading language in advertising
Concerned over misleading statements and improper marketing strategies in the cryptocurrency space, two regulatory bodies have…
Micromobility expert, Horace Dediu, joins Relay Ventures as a partner, chief market strategist
Relay Ventures has brought on board Horace Dediu, a micromobility expert, as a partner and chief market strategist. In his…
Wealthsimple, Clearco top LinkedInâs Top Startups Canada 2021 list
Toronto-based unicorn Wealthsimple ranked highest on LinkedInâs Top Startups Canada 2021 list, released September 22. Clearco…
Acquisition roundup: Ramp, Top Hat, Wishpond, Trade X, Enthusiast Gaming
Five Canadian tech companies have made acquisitions or have been acquired over the last little while. Here are some highlights…
Inovia partners part of newly launched acquisition company, Soar Technology, and $230 million USD IPO
Two partners from Inovia have joined a newly formed acquisitions company. Chris Arsenault and Patrick Pichette from Inovia…
Neo Financial secures $64 million CAD led by Peter Thiel-backed Valar Ventures
Having secured new equity capital from a notable group of investors, Neo Financial is furthering its push to become a full-stack…
Shopify grows 846 percent over three-year period, places second on 2021 TSX30 ranking
Shopify ranked second this year on the 2021 TSX30, the Toronto Stock Exchangeâs program showcasing the 30 top-performing…
Panache Ventures acquires Commonwealth Ventures, launches Fund II
Montreal’s Panache Ventures has acquired San Francisco-based Commonwealth Ventures, as the early-stage venture firm looks…
Following Google accelerator nod, Paperstack attracts $250,000 pre-seed round, interest from Canadaâs unicorns
Fresh from acceptance into Googleâs second Women Founders Accelerators cohort, Toronto-based FinTech startup Paperstack has…