Wealthsimple unveils advanced investing tools as it hits $100-billion milestone
As it surpasses $100 billion in AUA, Toronto firm aims to bolster investing with lower fees, diversification, and AI.
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Clio the latest Canadian company to partner with Affirm for “buy now, pay later” service
Legaltech company also launches its own capital advance program as it tackles the enterprise market.
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.
Gen Z wants BlackBerry back. Why?
Plus: Open banking details expected in #Budget2025.
Canadian VC movement and AI at Elevate
Plus: OpenAI teases Canadian office.
Serenity Power wins $100K Women+ Pitch Prize at Elevate
Black Innovation Zone and Moneris eCommerce North also crown pitch winners.
Shopify promotes Jess Hertz to COO as chief revenue officer departs
Changes to executive team come after Kaz Nejatian left COO role for Opendoor.
EQ Bank unveils new account for Canadian small businesses
Digital challenger bank offers small business owners high-interest account with no monthly fees.
Inside the tech incubator putting Brampton on Canada’s startup map
BVZ’s renewed five-year deal is giving early-stage founders a launchpad in Brampton.
Manzil surpasses $100 million in halal mortgages for Muslim Canadians
CEO says FinTech’s strong pipeline highlights unmet demand for faith-aligned financial products.
Canada must not ignore its innovation problems
Plus: Feds launch Defence Investment Agency.
Venn launches product to make incorporation easier for Ontario entrepreneurs
The FinTech offers federal and provincial filings in minutes, covering fees with a cash bonus.
The feds are ALL IN on AI
It was a good week to be Canada’s AI darling. One day after the company announced another $100 million USD in funding to…
Meet the Toast Top 25 Women in Tech
Women leaders from MedEssist, Antler, Certn among those honoured at Toast Summit in Calgary.
Canada hopes to build a sovereign cloud to counter US dominance. It won’t be easy
The alignment on need for Canadian-controlled infrastructure has not yet been met with a plan to execute.