Fintech initiatives and overview

Fintech and technological
innovation

Supporting innovation

Finance Montréal supports technological innovation and works to develop and promote Quebec’s fintech ecosystem.

To achieve our vision and promote innovation and growth in our industry, we employ a unique model that hinges on several key initiatives.

Among others, we lead the largest fintech startup hub in Canada. The Station Fintech Montréal offers startups office space as well as a range of specialized services and programs designed to help entrepreneurs grow and seize market opportunities. We also organize the Canada Fintech Forum, the largest gathering in the country of key players in the fintech sector.

Portrait of Sebastian Boisjoly

"Come experience the Station Fintech Montréal and let’s accelerate innovation together."

Sebastian Boisjoly

Vice-President, Fintech and Technological Innovation

A fast-growing
industry

Innovation is happening everywhere in Quebec. Our vibrant fintech ecosystem is one of the fastest-growing in Canada. Recognized as a world-class center of expertise in artificial intelligence, Montréal has distinguished itself in the fintech sector because of its startups’ international success.

Key data

Quebec is home to 257 fintech companies, employing over 19,900 people in Canada and more than 86,000 worldwide.
Quebec's fintech ecosystem has shown healthy growth in recent years, with over 21% of its current companies founded after the year 2020.
In the first half of 2024, six Quebec-based fintechs secured a total of US$63.9 million in financing, and six acquisition agreements involving Quebec-based fintechs were announced.

2024 - Half-Yearly Quebec Fintech Report

2023 - Annual Quebec Fintech Report

2023 - Semi-annual Quebec Fintech Report

2022 - Annual Quebec Fintech Report

Strategic activities

Our activities help position Quebec in the fintech ecosystem and reinforce synergies both in Quebec and internationally.

	Organizing the Station Fintech Montréal's range of events and specialized services
	Supporting the growth and strengthening of the fintech ecosystem
	Collaborations across Canada and internationally
	International missions

Key initiatives for our industry

The Fintech and technological innovation team acts as a catalyst for initiatives that promote the development and increase the profile of Quebec’s fintech ecosystem and startups, as well as our members’ technological innovation.

Station Fintech
Montréal

The biggest fintech hub in Canada

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News

The Quebec Fintech Half-Yearly Report 2024 is now available

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September 10 2024

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Discover the Quebec Fintech Report 2023

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March 13 2024

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The Fintech and technological innovation team

Our team of passionate experts thrives on working with our members and partners to accelerate growth in the fintech industry.

Sebastian Boisjoly

Vice-President, Fintech and Technological Innovation

Louis-Philippe Allard

Director, Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives - Fintech

Elsa Vande Voorde

Innovations and Technologies Specialist

Isadora Brezault

Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Agent

Eve Rosamilia

Advisor, Fintech Initiatives and Projects

Strategic alliances and
community action

The LHoFT Foundation is a public and private sector initiative that stimulates technological innovation in Luxembourg’s financial services industry, connecting the national and international fintech community.

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Fathom4sight is a new Knowledge-as-a-Service (KaaS) solution in the fintech and financial innovation space offering market research and consulting services. These services include access to both an online platform and strategic business intelligence advisors who support executives in planning and preparing for the future. The Fathom Pro platform provides access to the latest fintech business intelligence and updates on fintech leaders, as well as information on industry trends, new product launches, funding rounds, acquisitions, and more.

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Highline Beta is a team of pragmatists with a proven track record of entrepreneurship who are not afraid of questioning clients’ basic assumptions and challenging them to overcome internal obstacles to growth. They help some of the world’s best-known companies achieve their growth and innovation objectives, and they invest in the ventures they develop to prove their commitment to collaborative innovation.

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KPMG is a global network of firms that provide audit, tax and advisory services. KPMG employs more than 227,000 professionals, who work together to create value in 146 countries and territories. With its global presence, KPMG continues to build on its successes thanks to a clear vision, well-defined values and, above all, its partners.

Their industry focus helps KPMG professionals develop a deep understanding of their clients’ businesses and acquire the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to address industry-specific issues and opportunities.

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« La French Tech » is France’s startup scene. It is a unique ecosystem bringing together startups, investors, policymakers, and community builders.
Its mission? To make France one of the greatest places in the world to launch and grow global companies that make sense for our future.

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The Canadian Fintech Summit is an annual gathering in Toronto where fintech startups, investors, businesses, financial institutions, and service providers from around the world come together, engage and build relationships.

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Paris&Co is Paris and its metropolitan area’s innovation agency. Made up of a team of 90 people, Paris&Co accelerates influential projects using various measures and means, all dedicated to identifying and mobilizing sustainable solutions that foster economic, ecological and social transitions.

Each year, it incubates nearly 500 startups, conducts urban experimentation for over 40 innovations, detects and accelerates more than 60 social innovators, and hosts major events to make innovation a tool for societal transformation. Paris&Co works in collaboration with over 100 major corporations and institutions.

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Created in 2015 at the initiative of a group of entrepreneurs, France FinTech brings together companies with innovative and disruptive operational, technological or economic models, aimed at addressing existing or emerging issues in the financial services industry and representing every component of the sector. The association's mission is to promote excellence in the financial services sector in France and abroad, and to represent French fintechs in dealings with public authorities, regulators and the financial ecosystem. Today, France FinTech is the largest industry association for startups in France and Europe.

Created in 2015 on the initiative of entrepreneurs, France FinTech brings together companies using innovative and disruptive operational, technological or economic models, aimed at addressing existing or emerging issues in the financial services industry and representing the main components of the sector. The association's mission is to promote excellence in the sector in France and abroad and to represent French fintech to public authorities, regulators and the ecosystem. France FinTech is today the largest sectoral association of start-ups in France and in Europe.

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Espace CDPQ is where Québec’s venture capitalists converge. It serves to pool their networks and expertise and combine their efforts for the benefit of innovative entrepreneurs throughout Québec.

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