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Fintech Power Move: Brim Hires Tachjian

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Fintech alert: Abraham Tachjian, Canada’s former open banking czar, just joined Brim Financial as chief regulatory affairs officer. He’s not new to Brim—Tachjian worked closely with CEO Rasha Katabi even before his government gig. Now, he’s betting big on Brim’s bold mission to reshape banking with sleek infrastructure and global ambitions.

Brim raised $85M in 2024, signaling serious momentum as it eyes the U.S. market. “They’re pushing boundaries,” Tachjian said. Brim, founded in 2017, is known for transforming credit card and payment automation. With new leadership and fresh capital, it’s full speed ahead.

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Leadpages Acquires Glorify to Boost Design Power

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Leadpages, a no-code website and landing page builder, has acquired design platform Glorify in a strategic move to streamline digital campaign creation. The acquisition enhances Leadpages’ offerings with design tools used by brands like Shopify and eBay.

Parent company Redbrick, based in Victoria, aims to unify marketing tools for small businesses. Over 300,000 users now benefit from integrated AI-powered content features. CEOs Michael Sacca and Omar Farook cited reduced friction and full-funnel performance as key goals. This marks Redbrick’s third acquisition this year, reinforcing its presence in Canada’s tech sector.

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Shift Goes Full Stack Finance

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Shift Connect just dropped a finance game-changer. The Calgary fintech teamed up with Cadency to launch a sleek AP/AR Automation platform built for modern businesses dealing with global payments. This isn’t just about automation—it’s smart, clean, and powerful. You get live FX rates, hedging tools, 30+ currencies, credit card support, ERP integration, and “Pay Now” links—all from $99/month. Processing billions annually, Shift calls it a partner-first approach, not just software. It’s automation with visibility, control, and scale. Bonus: white-label options for big players. If your finance team’s drowning in manual work, this platform might be the life raft.

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Trusty Raises $1M to Reinvent Legacy Planning

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Toronto-based startup Trusty has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to modernize how families manage personal legacies. Founded by Uberflip co-founder Randy Frisch, Trusty uses AI to help users catalog heirlooms, clarify intent, and reduce estate conflict—going beyond traditional wills. The round was co-led by Relay Ventures and Graphite Ventures, with support from Mistral and angels.

Trusty’s mobile app lets users log assets, attach video messages, and simplify legal docs via its AI assistant. Now piloting with wealth teams, including Purpose Unlimited, Trusty aims to partner with banks and estate pros across North America.

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Foresight Canada Targets Housing Crisis with Innovation

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As Canada grapples with a national housing crisis, Foresight Canada is working to scale innovations that address system-level inefficiencies. Through the CMHC Housing Supply Challenge, the nonprofit identified 18 promising solutions, including Toronto-based Promise Robotics and BuildingIN.

These ventures offer tech-driven approaches to accelerate sustainable housing development. Foresight’s Noah Leduc emphasizes the need for bold, coordinated action and positions Foresight as a bridge between innovators, policy, and the construction sector. Canada must build millions of homes by 2030, yet remains behind pace. Foresight’s model blends clean technology with planning reform to help close the country’s housing gap.

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AI Use Climbs, But So Do Canadian Concerns

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The 2025 Canadian Internet Trends Report reveals growing concern over misinformation, AI-generated deepfakes, and online safety, even as generative AI use rises. Published by CIRA, the survey found one-third of Canadians used AI tools this year, while 74% worry about fake content.

Trust in X (formerly Twitter) continues to erode, and 59% see deepfakes as a threat to elections. Meanwhile, 64% prefer to shop from Canadian online retailers, citing economic loyalty. One in five Canadians has experienced a cyberattack. The report paints a picture of digital habits shaped by global tensions, AI acceleration, and declining trust in online platforms.

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FORM Launches Smart Swim 2 PRO with Gorilla Glass

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Vancouver-based FORM has launched the Smart Swim 2 PRO, the world’s first smart swim goggles featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lenses. Designed for elite training and competition, the PRO builds on the Smart Swim 2’s real-time metrics and virtual coaching, adding enhanced durability and visual clarity.

The custom lens stack blocks 98% of UV rays and boasts a UPF rating of 50+. FORM also introduces a long-lasting anti-fog solution, replacing traditional coatings. CEO Dan Eisenhardt calls the new goggles a “game-changer in industrial design.” Now available in Canada and the U.S., FORM continues to lead in AR swim technology.

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Manzil Launches U.S. Platform for Muslim Investors

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Toronto-based Manzil Investment Advisors has expanded into the U.S. with a new digital platform offering Shariah-compliant investment portfolios. Targeting the country’s growing Muslim population, the fintech says many potential investors are excluded from traditional public markets.

“Only a third of S&P 500 stocks are compliant with our beliefs,” says CEO Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf. Powered by U.S. brokerage infrastructure firm Alpaca, Manzil’s platform screens investments using AAOIFI standards and U.S.-based ethical criteria. The launch marks a major step in Manzil’s mission to democratize halal investing across North America.

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Moonvalley Goes Big on Legal AI Video

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Moonvalley’s message is clear: AI doesn’t have to break the rules. The Toronto-based startup just raised $84M USD more to scale Marey, its AI video model built only on licensed footage. CAA, CoreWeave, and Comcast Ventures joined General Catalyst in the round, citing the company’s artist-first approach.

Marey gives filmmakers tools like motion transfer, 3D camera control, and promptable scenes—without the legal gray zones. Co-founders Naeem Talukdar and John Thomas are betting on ethical AI, not shortcuts. With $154M in total funding and rising demand, Moonvalley is racing to prove AI can empower creators without compromise.

Want to know more? Check out the source code on BetaKit.

Ready Plan Go Takes Startupfest by Storm

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Ready Plan Go just walked away from Startupfest 2025 with $175K in hand and a lot of momentum. The Montréal startup, led by Nima Jalalvandi, scored the $75K FinTech grant and the $100K 2SLGBTQIA+ Prize for its AI-driven accounting platform aimed at helping small businesses stay ahead financially.

Jalalvandi gave an emotional shoutout to inclusive spaces for queer founders during his acceptance speech. Backed by two equity-free wins, Ready Plan Go is now primed to scale fast. Smart tech, inclusive values, and big recognition—this startup’s trajectory just changed.

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