Wealthsimple announces $114 million investment led by TCV, claims $1.4 billion valuation
Toronto-based FinTech startup Wealthsimple has raised $114 million CAD in equity financing. Following the raise, Wealthsimple…
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Today in hires: Traction Guest, TextNow, Deep Genomics, Perk Labs
Four Canadian companies have filled positions on their leadership teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is joining and what they…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Employee-driven exit
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Clearbanc deepens push into e-commerce with inventory financing
Toronto-based Clearbanc has launched a new inventory program, whereby Clearbanc purchases inventory directly from suppliers…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Pandemic plutocrats
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Kik considering appeal as US court sides with SEC that company violated securities law
Kik Interactive Inc. is considering appealing a ruling that came down this week siding with the United States Securities Commission…
F|T: The FinTech Times – New heights for Nuvei
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Symend, Drop, ApplyBoard named among LinkedIn’s top startups to work for in 2020
LinkedIn has published the Canadian edition of its 2020 Top Startups list, featuring emerging startups to work for in Canada.…
SkipTheDishes co-founders look to shake up banking as Neo Financial hits the market
Neo Financial, the new Canadian FinTech startup focused on challenging the status quo in banking, has begun rolling out its…
Wealthsimple launches cryptocurrency platform
Toronto-based FinTech startup Wealthsimple has launched its cryptocurrency platform, which provides users with commission-free…
Nuvei closes initial public offering at $833 million USD
Nuvei has reportedly closed its initial public offering (IPO) through the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) at $833 million USD.…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Losing a generation of women in finance
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Nuvei stock surges, representing largest tech IPO in Canada
Nuvei’s stock price soared in its first day of trading, with numbers that make it the most valuable tech IPO on the Toronto…
As it launches savings accounts, Koho looks to increase “appeal and utility” as challenger bank
Challenger bank Koho is launching the newest evolution of its FinTech product line as it looks to increase its appeal to a…
Nuvei prices initial public offering at $26 USD, set to begin public trading next week
Montréal-based FinTech company Nuvei has officially set the price of its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on…