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Una Software secures new seed funding as startup adds AI into its financial planning platform
Staircase Ventures-led round brings Una’s total funding to $10 million USD.
“No plans are set” but Robinhood expects to “develop [its] offering” in Canada post-WonderFi acquisition
Robinhood Crypto SVP says US trading platform’s immediate focus in Canada is on crypto.
Robinhood to buy WonderFi for $250 million CAD as US trading platform targets Canadian expansion
WonderFi to “accelerate Robinhood’s mission” north of the border.
Canadian FinTech leaders “cautiously optimistic” about open banking, payments modernization under Mark Carney
Jaded from years of waiting, FinTech players hope Carney’s UK track record translates into domestic policy action.
Amilia raises $35 million led by Vertu Capital to help more community centres manage operations
Management and payments platform supports 6,600 recreation facilities across North America, including the YMCA.
Propel has a record first quarter while Thinkific sees modest gains
The FinTech and edtech companies told two very different tales with their earnings.
Shakepay becomes first crypto company granted Payments Canada membership
Milestone gives Shakepay access to core payments infrastructure and a seat at the table “to demand for change.”
TD Bank’s chief AI scientist talks about emerging models, safety, and Layer 6’s new NYC office
Maksims Volkovs shares what Layer 6 has been working on and what keeps him up at night.
Antler Canada adds former Quandl CEO Tammer Kamel as VC firm gears up for Fund II
Kamel to lead Fund II with fellow GP Bernie Li and newly promoted associate partner Shambhavi Mishra.
Dragons’ Den’s Arlene Dickinson, Build Canada’s Daniel Debow recognized as Nation Builders at 2025 NACO awards
FinTech investor Joe Canavan also took home Canada’s 2025 Angel of the Year Award.
Former Plooto CEO Hamed Abbasi acquitted in sexual assault case
Abbasi faced up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Brightspark spinout Brio nabs $3 million to help other VCs manage their LPs
Brio co-founder and CEO Audrey Ostiguy described Brio as Brightspark’s “secret sauce.”
Trulioo sees “significant growth” in Asia-Pacific region soon after entering market
Identity tech company rode a wave of demand from online stores and FinTech firms.
Canadian-founded Fluent Ventures bets on global startups with $40-million USD early-stage VC program
Fluent sees Canada as “a core geography” as firm eyes innovation beyond Silicon Valley.