Calgary’s fintech community will come together this fall for the return of Nexus Night, an evening that blends elevated food and drink with big-picture conversation about building smarter in lean times. Hosted by Digital Commerce Group, Nexus Night Calgary takes place Wednesday, October 1st at Teatro. This upcoming fireside chat will bring together leaders tackling […]
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Fillip Powers Launch of Circle K’s New Digital Fleet Card Across Canada
Calgary-based fintech Fillip is powering the newly launched Circle K Pro DIGITAL+, a digital fleet card program designed to help Canadian businesses simplify fuel management, reduce costs, and increase control over their operations. Developed in partnership with Visa and issued by DC Bank, the Circle K Pro DIGITAL+ platform allows businesses to instantly issue digital […]
Local Startup Takes Home Top Prize at Second Annual Calgary Fintech Award
Nearly 200 applicants were whittled down down to 12 finalists. After three months of competition and mentorship, four financial technology startups won this year’s Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award, with three hailing from the Alberta region. The second-annual award, this year expanded nationwide, recognized DealPoint, Blossom, Propra, and Elev as the top four winners—taking home […]
Calgary’s Fintech Fitness
As one of the world’s largest financial technology hubs, Toronto is duly associated with Canadian fintech. But other regions of the country have their own fintech fitness, such as Vancouver. And Calgary is no exception. A recent report found the region to have Canada’s second-fastest growth rate for tech talent. Below, Calgary.tech highlights a handful […]
Digital Commerce Bank Announces Top 25 Startups for 2023 Calgary Fintech Award
After sifting through 150 applications, the organizers of the Digital Commerce Bank Calgary Fintech Award have announced the Top 25 startups competing for the 2023 award. With an expanded scope that now includes startups from across Canada, these companies have risen above the competition and secured their spot to compete for over $300,000 in non-dilutive cash. Calgary.tech reviewed […]
Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award Goes Nationwide
The second annual Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award presented by Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary is expanding across Canada. The award application, initially open only to Calgary-based fintech startups or those looking to expand into the city, has now been broadened to include all Canada-based fintech companies without a requirement to relocate or be based in Calgary. This exciting development opens the doors […]
Calgary Fintech Award Showcases 2022 Winners At Kick-off Event
Last year, Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary partnered together in a dual mission. Their goal was to champion and celebrate Calgary as an emerging fintech hub, as well as ensure that local fintech startups are set up for success when it comes to launching and scaling their business in the city. To accomplish that […]
Fintech Startups Compete for $300K with Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award
For the second year in a row Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary are hosting the Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award and applications are now open. The award highlights innovation in the fintech space in Calgary and the surrounding areas and aims to support fintech companies currently based in Calgary, as well as those looking to expand here. […]
Fillip Wins Calgary Fintech Awards, Earmarks Prize to Fuel Startup Growth
Fillipfleet has won Digital Commerce Bank Calgary’s inaugural Calgary Fintech Awards. The Calgary-based financial technology startup claims to be the first digital payment platform built for business fleets. Through the Calgary startup’s platform, business owners can empower drivers to pay for fuel and maintenance expenses with a secure digital wallet, spend controls, and real-time transaction notifications. Chief executive officer […]