Tag: access
Pathway raises $5 million in seed funding, opens free access to healthcare guidance platform
The healthtech startup also unveiled its “most advanced” AI assistant to date. Montréal-based healthtech startup Pathway has raised $5 million in seed funding for…
Wealthsimple to join Interac e-transfer system under expanded access guidelines
Wealthsimple becomes first securities dealer to join Interac’s service, but yearns for RTR payment system. Toronto-based FinTech startup Wealthsimple announced it secured provisional approval…
ZayZoon closes Series B to fuel continued US expansion of earned wage access business |
ZayZoon nabs $34.5 million USD in debt and equity to help workers access a cash-advance alternative to payday loans. Calgary-based FinTech startup ZayZoon has…
The Forum introduces index to support access to capital for women and diverse entrepreneurs
The resource aims to help close the funding gap for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ founders. The Forum, a Canadian charity that supports women entrepreneurs,…
Yield Exchange raises $700,000 CAD to simplify access to guaranteed investment certificates
Yield Exchange won two pitch competitions at SAAS NORTH 2022, taking home $110,000. Vancouver-based FinTech startup Yield Exchange, which provides an online marketplace…
How startups can access an untapped pool of talent in Canada
Hiring rural talent requires flexibility, but can easily fill talent gaps. Startup founders living in cities routinely hire from their networks, poach top talent…
Ontario budget gains kudos for streamlining procurement, increasing access to skilled talent
“Minister Bethlenfalvy and the Ontario government has listened to many of our members’ concerns.” Ontario’s technology community may have hoped for a robust 2023…
Backed by Mark Cuban-led $2.4 million round, TransCrypts uses blockchain to help Ukrainian refugees access health records securely
TransCrypts is also expanding to help those impacted by earthquakes in Turkey. A Canadian-founded startup is helping Ukrainian healthcare organizations and thousands of refugees…
BMO, Georgian partner on access fund as venture firm secures nearly half of second alignment fund
SEC filings show that Georgian has secured $466 million USD of its target to date. BMO Global Asset Management has teamed up with Georgian…
Essential Accessibility merges with Level Access to combine accessibility solutions
The combined firm will be based in the US, retaining offices in Toronto and Argentina. Toronto-based software startup Essential Accessibility has merged with American…