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Vistara Growth secures $200-million CAD initial close for fifth private credit fund

Vistara sees opportunity post-SVB as bank lenders, VCs pull back.

Plus: “Gentle Canadian” @BasedBeffJezos raises $14M for AI hardware startup.

Block bills Bitkey as a simpler alternative to other self-custody Bitcoin storage options.

Canadian challenger bank reaches one million users, $100-million run rate.

FinChat surpassed 100,000 users within a month of its launch.

The new offering comes over a year after Brex chose to “pivot away from SMBs.”

The ClimateTech Fund is co-anchored by Québec and Sagard.

Over 61 million consumers globally made purchases from Shopify sellers.

Plus: OV 3.0: What does the future hold for OMERS Ventures?

Plus: Is Shopify still an Ottawa darling?

PE marks the third alternative investing option Wealthsimple has launched since 2022.

Canada commits to “consumer-driven finance” and more powers for the Competition Bureau.

Plus: Why are there 100,000 fewer Canadian entrepreneurs?

Barely a year old, the Montréal cleantech startup has already amassed $75 million in total funding.

FinTech firm promotes two interim co-CEOs, embarks on search for next leader.