Wealthsimple to join Interac e-transfer system under expanded access guidelines
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F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple partners with Interac, Luge Capital is ready to cut cheques

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Following Alberta launch, insurtech QuickFacts raises $1.13 million CAD to expand across Canada

QuickFacts will launch its solution for insurance-specific workflows this summer. Halifax-based QuickFacts, which provides competitive intelligence for insurance brokerages, has raised $1.13 million CAD…

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CEO of Briza steps down as insurtech startup cuts close to half of its staff
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CEO of Briza steps down as insurtech startup cuts close to half of its staff

Briza’s leadership includes FreshBooks founder Mike McDerment and former director of engineering Rishi Sharma. The CEO of Toronto-based insurtech Briza stepped down last week…

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A|I: The AI Times – Exploring the city Google couldn’t buy

Plus: Protein industries secures $30 million, launches AI-focused co-investment program. The AI Times is a weekly newsletter covering the biggest AI, machine learning, big…

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Insurtech ProNavigator secures $10 million to power US expansion
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Insurtech ProNavigator secures $10 million to power US expansion

Insurtech startup ProNavigator has secured $10 million CAD in its latest round of financing, as the startup looks to make a splash in the…

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Canadian FinTech is in the tank, but this challenger bank thinks it can stay afloat with scale

Plus: Canadian tech companies continue to hire despite downturn. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around…

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Insurtech startup Relay Platform acquired by US-based insurance broker At-Bay

Relay Platform specializes in cyber insurance. Toronto InsurTech startup Relay Platform has been acquired by At-Bay, a digital insurance broker based in San Francisco….

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Diagram and Real Ventures-backed Breathe Life acquired by US insurtech SE2
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Diagram and Real Ventures-backed Breathe Life acquired by US insurtech SE2

SE2 says Breathe Life’s Montréal HQ “creates springboard” for tech talent expansion. Montréal-based Breathe Life has been acquired by fellow insurtech firm SE2 in…

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