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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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…
Former innovation minister Navdeep Bains joins CIBC as vice-chair of global investment banking
CIBC announced on September 27 that former member of parliament and innovation minister Navdeep Bains has joined the financial…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Dapper Labs scores big
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
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…
RBCx launches venture debt product as market for it heats up in Canada
RBCx has expanded its product suite with the launch of a new venture debt offering, which the technology and innovation banking…
Convictional receives $6.7 million in Series A funding as it works to become digital backbone of B2B trade
Convictional has landed $6.7 million in Series A funding from a number of high-profile investors. Solo venture capitalist Lacy…
Vancouver-based Dapper Labs raises $250 million USD, partners with Spain’s LaLiga
Vancouver-based unicorn Dapper Labs Inc. announced $250 million USD ($319.1 million CAD) in new funding, September 22. New…
Wealthsimple, Clearco top LinkedIn’s Top Startups Canada 2021 list
Toronto-based unicorn Wealthsimple ranked highest on LinkedIn’s 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…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Neo is the One
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Foxquilt raises $8 million Series A round to accelerate US expansion
After building out and testing its insurance platform in the Canadian market, Toronto-based startup Foxquilt has secured $8…
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…
Following Google accelerator nod, Paperstack attracts $250,000 pre-seed round, interest from Canada’s unicorns
Fresh from acceptance into Google’s second Women Founders Accelerators cohort, Toronto-based FinTech startup Paperstack has…