Binta Financial, a Vancouver fintech developing borderless credit history infrastructure, has won the 2025 New Ventures BC Competition. The startup captured the $110,000 Innovate BC First Place Prize, topping a field of 216 companies. Binta’s platform helps newcomers transfer verified credit records across borders, with tools for rent reporting and financial literacy.
CEO Paschal Okwundu called the award a milestone validating the company’s vision. PeerSupport.io placed second with $55,000 for its care navigation tool, while BuildMapper earned third place and an additional cloud prize. Other winners included Baerfell, ImageCyte, CanDry Technologies, and Syrina Therapeutics.
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