ATB Financial is partnering with a Toronto-based fintech firm to launch a new feature. The venerable Alberta bank announced this week that it is working with 2025 startup-to-watch Nmbr, a dedicated embedded payroll software provider, to launch “ATB Payroll.” The collaboration marks the first time a financial institution has partnered with a payroll infrastructure provider […]
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Amid ‘Complex Economic Landscape,’ Blue Sky City Makes Moves to Support Innovation
Experts this month descended on Calgary for the annual 2026 Economic Outlook event. The annual affair, hosted by Calgary Economic Development and supported by ATB Financial, included keynotes and a fireside chat that explored the economic landscape of Alberta and Canada. Currently, Calgary’s unemployment rate is nearly 8%, a full percentage point higher than the […]
Alberta’s Tech Sector Powers Economic Growth, ATB Report Reveals
Alberta’s tech sector is emerging as a powerhouse of economic growth and innovation, according to a new report released by ATB Financial in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab (BDL). Titled An Innovation Revolution: How Alberta Is Building the Future of Tech, the report offers a detailed economic snapshot of the […]
Alberta Tech Has Taken Off Recently, Report Finds — And is Still Positioned for Growth
Over the summer, we reported on the province of Alberta surpassing B.C. for the first time in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals through the first half of 2024. Alberta’s podium placement may be temporary, given the circumstances: Energy technology company ClearSky Global provided a major boost […]
Alberta Tech Companies Recognized for Cultivating Competitive Corporate Cultures
A range of companies based in Alberta were recently recognized for excellence in cultivating corporate culture. Waterstone Human Capital this month unveiled the 2023 edition of its annual Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures program, which recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations and executives fostering high-performance cultures that facilitate a competitive advantage. “The 2023 Canada’s Most Admired award […]
Quickly Raises $10 Million Round Led by Thin Air Labs for Early Payment Platform
Calgary fintech Quickly has raised a $10 million seed financing round led by Thin Air Labs, with participation from Plug And Play, ATB Financial along with new and existing shareholders. Quickly is an Early Payment Platform (EPP) provider for small and mid-sized businesses and the debt and equity financing will support recruiting efforts, US expansion, and growth for […]
Five Companies That Are Hiring In Calgary Right Now
Last week LinkedIn published their 6th annual Top Startups list, a resource featuring 15 Canadian companies that are rising to the challenges of the moment and continuing to innovate and gain attention in 2024. The list included Albertan startups like innovative fintech Neo Financial and AI pioneer AltaML. While there is no doubt that these […]
ATB Financial Launches Second $50 Million Private Equity Fund
ATB Private Equity, the private equity investment arm of ATB Financial, has announced the launch of a second $50 million private equity fund dedicated to making minority interest investments in key Alberta based small and mid-market enterprises. The new fund follows the success of ATB’s first fund created in 2016, and in total represents a […]