In August, Calgary.tech reported that, through the first half of 2024, the province of Alberta surpassed BC—for the first time—in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. “The second quarter of 2024 continued the momentum we saw earlier in the year, with steady venture capital investment,” stated Kim […]
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Neo Secures $360M, Leading Calgary’s Fintech Surge
Calgary-born fintech Neo Financial has secured a $360 million Series D fundraising round consisting of $110 million of equity and $250 million of debt. The funding round includes investments from renowned Canadian founders and entrepreneurs including Tobi Lütke (Shopify), Stewart Butterfield (Slack), David Baszucki (Roblox), and Mike Wessinger (PointClickCare). Existing investors, including Valar Ventures, Golden Ventures, Afore […]
Neo Financial Leads Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 50
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, Clean Technology and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 27th year. The Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the achievements of Canada’s leading technology companies—highlighting their commitment to innovation, strong leadership, […]
Neo Partners with CI Financial to Launch Seamless Wealth and Banking Solutions for Canadians
Calgary’s Neo Financial is partnering with CI Financial to introduce a new suite of everyday deposit and credit products. The partnership will introduce a new range of financial products designed to deliver a seamless, integrated financial experience to clients of CI Financial’s Canadian wealth management businesses, empowering them to easily manage their wealth and everyday financial needs with ease. […]
Calgary’s Neo Financial Tops 2024 List of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Calgary’s own Neo Financial is #1 on the 2024 Report on Business magazine’s annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. The list celebrates Canadian businesses that have demonstrated exceptional growth and innovation. Neo Financial achieved this recognition thanks to an unbelievable three-year revenue growth of 38,431%. Neo Financial’s rapid rise to the top of the […]
Neo Financial Empowers New Canadians with Enhanced Credit Reporting
According to a Statistics Canada report released last year, all immigrant families, regardless of years in Canada, were less likely than Canadian-born families to have access to lines of credit.
#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 […]
Neo Financial Teams Up with CEBL for a Winning Partnership
Calgary’s Neo Financial announced today a national partnership with the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) to become the first official financial partner in the league’s history. As a part of this season-long partnership with CEBL, Neo cardholders will get cashback on CEBL purchases. The 2024 CEBL season tips off Tuesday, May 21st when the Calgary […]
Neo Financial and Junior Achievement of Canada Launch JA Money Card for Young Canadians
Calgary’s Neo Financial is partnering with Junior Achievement of Canada to launch the JA Money card— powered by Neo. The JA Money card marks a turning point for young Canadians centered around financial education, digital convenience, and rewards for students. The prepaid Mastercard is a debit card alternative ushering in a new era of financial empowerment for young Canadians, enabling […]
6 Calgary Tech Companies Named Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Winners
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, Clean Technology and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 26th year. The Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the world-class achievements of Canada’s leading technology companies—highlighting their commitment to innovation, strong leadership, […]