Alberta’s tech sector continues to show national momentum, with eight companies earning spots on Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500, a prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecom, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech firms in North America. Now in its 31st year, the Fast 500 highlights companies that have achieved outstanding revenue growth between […]
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Calgary Tech Leaders Shine in Deloitte’s 2025 Fast 50 Rankings
Three Calgary companies—Neo Financial, Orennia, and ZayZoon—have once again put Alberta’s tech ecosystem on the national stage in Deloitte Canada’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 program. Neo Financial claimed the #1 spot in the Enterprise—Industry Leader category with an impressive three-year revenue growth rate of 1,279%, marking its third consecutive year topping a Fast 50 category. […]
ZayZoon Launches Perks Marketplace to Boost Employee Financial Wellbeing
Calgary’s ZayZoon is expanding its suite of employee benefits with the launch of its new Perks Marketplace, furthering its mission to strengthen the employer-employee relationship through financial wellness. The company, known for its Earned Wage Access (EWA) platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses, is introducing a redesigned experience that offers employees exclusive savings, financial […]
Recognizing the Success of Financial Technology Innovation in Alberta in 2024
This year the province of Alberta surpassed BC in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. Following this “continued momentum” up, Start Alberta recently recognized the top areas for venture capital flow in the province through 2024. And at the head of the pack, in front of Energy and […]
ZayZoon Cultivates a ‘High-Performance Culture’ as Fintech Platform Grows Rapidly
ZayZoon this week announced a senior appointment to its executive suite as the Calgary-based earned wage access platform ranks among North America’s fastest-growing firms. Agata Zasada will now serve ZayZoon as Senior Vice President of People and Culture. Zasada was recently recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Chief People and Culture Officers for 2024 […]
ZayZoon, Verano, and Tacit Edge Among Winners at Start Alberta Tech Awards 2024
The Start Alberta Tech Awards have announced their annual recognition technological innovation and entrepreneurship within the province. The 7th annual Awards took place on November 20 at Studio Bell in Calgary, honouring individuals and organizations for their contributions to Alberta’s tech sector. Winners this year reflect Alberta’s diverse ecosystem, highlighting fintechs, medical innovators, and more. […]
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, […]
ZayZoon Partners with Scotiabank to Expand Earned Wage Access in Canada
Calgary’s ZayZoon has announced a strategic partnership with Scotiabank to expand Earned Wage Access (EWA) in the Canadian market. EWA allows employees to access their earned wages before payday with an innovative solution that easily integrates into employers’ payroll systems. This new collaboration will bring EWA to the forefront of employee benefits, offering greater financial […]
MRU Honors Scaling Success: Goodlawyer, Kathairos, and ZayZoon Win at ScaleUP Awards 2024
As part of the inaugural ScaleUP Week 2024, Mount Royal University announced the winners of the first ScaleUP Awards in celebration of outstanding achievements in scaling companies across Western Canada. Powered by Growth Compass, the awards highlight exceptional companies and entrepreneurs who have demonstrated significant growth and innovation in their fields. “ScaleUP Week is dedicated to propelling entrepreneurs and […]
Calgary Entrepreneurs Make the Cut as Finalists in National Competition
EY Canada this week recognized more than 160 entrepreneurs as regional finalists in the organization’s Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 program. Selected by an independent panel of judges, businesses from coast-to-coast have been recognized for their value creation, purpose-driven leadership, and the impact of their work on communities around them. Now celebrating its 30th year […]