Calgary’s Helcim has announced the launch of Integrated Payments for Developers and Platforms, the payment company’s new developer partnership program. First reported on Fintech.ca, the new program allows third-party developers, software platforms and integration partners to participate in the revenue generated by the transactions that flow through those integrations. “We were already working with great partners that recommend Helcim’s payment […]
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Calgary Ranks Third in Canada for Venture Capital Investments During First Quarter
Venture capital dealings in Canada within the first quarter of 2024 rendered a “mixed landscape,” a new report finds. Investments totalled $1.3 billion across 128 deals, according to the latest “VC & PE Canadian Market Overviews” from the Canadian Venture Capital Association. Investment levels matched the year-ago quarter, but the report noted a 28% decline […]
#YYCTechSurge: Celebrating Tech at the Calgary Surge Home Opener
To celebrate the Calgary Surge‘s season opener, Platform Calgary is hosting #YYCTechSurge on May 21st. The collaborative event with the Canada Elite Basketball League (CEBL) basketball team will showcase the innovation, creativity, and vibrancy of Calgary’s tech sector. At the Calgary Surge season opener an entire broadcast-visible section at Scotiabank Saddledome has been reserved for […]
Calgary’s Helcim Raises $27 Million to Transform Payment Processing
Calgary’s Helcim has raised a $27 million Series B funding round led by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Headline. The omnichannel payment processing platform will use the funds to further its mission of delivering superior payment and business management solutions to traditional SMBs and mid-market Main Street merchants across Canada and the U.S. This round marks […]
Helcim Partners With MedEssist To Support Pharmacies Across North America
Calgary’s Helcim is partnering with MedEssist to support the growth and success of independent pharmacies across Canada and North America. Emerging from Alberta’s thriving tech ecosystem, MedEssist and Helcim are both alumni of the Google for Startups Accelerator program. MedEssist offers community pharmacies world-class clinical solutions, business tools and an amazing support team to help build […]
The Peak’s Bet on Canada Summit Lands in Calgary Next Week
The Peak’s Bet on Canada Summit lands in Calgary next week. The inaugural, one-day summit on October 23rd promises to shine a light on the most important topics, trends, and tools for businesses in 2024, with business leaders sharing practical advice on conquering timely business challenges and offering step-by-step actions business leaders can use immediately. Bet on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]