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 […]
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Five Calgary Startups Driving Innovation in Alberta in 2023
Earlier this year, a report from national law firm Osler uncovered “impressive signs of growth, renewal, and resilience in the ecosystem” in Alberta, who saw the highest growth for venture capital deals in Canada since 2020. The Canadian Venture Capital Association found that “Alberta, for the fifth year in a row, attracted a record amount of investments […]
Simplifying Payments for Small Businesses: Helcim Partners with Xero to Offer ACH Bank Transfers
On a mission to be the world’s most loved payments company, simplicity and affordability remain paramount to Calgary-born Helcim. To that end, Helcim now offers ACH bank transfers through its app integration with global small business platform, Xero. Building on Helcim’s existing partnership with Xero, the latest update effortlessly replaces the need for traditional payment methods […]
Innovators and Cowboy Boots Unite at Tech Stampede Social
Innovators and cowboy boots – can you think of a better combination? Before you head out for a night on the Midway, two-step your way over to The Pioneer for the inaugural Tech Stampede Social to connect with the Calgary tech ecosystem. Socialize with the tech community while enjoying live music from Calgary-based artist Okay Mann, […]
Helcim Introduces Zero-Cost Credit Card Processing for Small Businesses
The debate to pass on credit card fees to consumers is a complicated decision for small business owners. A recent study by CFIB discovered that nearly 20% of businesses are looking to surcharge their customers but navigating fee legislation can be a headache for an already busy small business owner. Industry insights gave Calgary’s Helcim the idea to create […]
Helcim Unveils Game-Changing Smart Terminal, Revolutionizing Payment Processing for Small Businesses
Calgary payments pioneer Helcim continued on its mission to be the “world’s most love payments company” with the launch of the Helcim Smart Terminal at an event at Studio Bell tonight. The standalone, wireless device comes preloaded with Helcim’s POS app, enabling merchants to accept in-person credit and debit payments via tap, chip and PIN. […]
Helcim Unveils Revolutionary VR Initiative to Enhance Employees Return to Office
Calgary’s Helcim have ambitious growth plans for the next year and continue to hire as the shake up the payments industry. Interested in working for Calgary’s fintech darling? Helcim’s Manager of People & Culture, Cheryl Hooper, recommends learning what it’s like to work at Helcim before applying, “every company is unique, and every company has different […]
Google Accepting Applications for Latest Startups Accelerator Canada Program
In 2020, Google launched its first Startup Accelerator in Canada. Since then the company supported more than 30 Canadian startups from coast-to-coast. These startups cover a wide range of industries—from healthcare and biotech, agriculture, education, finance, telecommunications, real estate and more—and have gone on to raise more than $140 million collectively. Among the past accelerator […]
Looking Back on Calgary Startups That Made Waves in 2022
Alberta is home to one of Canada’s largest technology and startup hubs. The Calgary region in particular breeds top-notch startups who receive substantial funding from a supportive local ecosystem. Despite a “notable impact” of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Alberta’s economy, the province’s digital economy “remained resilient and thrived,” concluded a recent report from the Information and […]
Calgary’s Helcim Partners with Cloud-based Accounting Giant Xero
Calgary’s Helcim will be expanding its service offering through a new partnership with Xero. The partnership will bring more choice of payments integrations to businesses that use Xero for accounting services. Xero is as a leading cloud accounting software provider. The New Zealand headquartered company recently established Toronto as its North American hub for product and […]