National Bank of Canada Acquires Majority Stake in Montreal Fintech Startup Flinks

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National Bank of Canada has invested $103 million in the Montreal-based fintech startup Flinks. The investment is intended to serve as capital for accelerating the expansion of the startup’s fintech activities throughout North America. Much of this expansion is intended to target a new customer base in the United States, with Flinks hoping to double … Read more

Google to Launch Two New Startup Accelerator Programs for Canadian Businesses

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Tech giant Google is expanding access to their accelerator resources with two new accelerator programs for Canadian startups. These programs join two existing Google accelerator efforts in Canada, doubling the extent of the company’s efforts. While one of the new accelerators is an entirely new program, the other already exists in the United States and … Read more

Montreal-Based Lightspeed Streamlines Retail Supply Chain With New Integrated Network

Montreal-Based Lightspeed Streamlines Retail Supply Chain With New Integrated Network Montreal tech company Lightspeed is seeking to improve workflow and reduce supply chain inefficiency for retail businesses with the launch of their new North American supplier network. The company has been providing POS and e-commerce software since 2005, with a focus on giving small businesses … Read more