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Cyder raised CAD $1.5M in a pre-seed funding round led by MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund to grow and scale its loyalty platform for credit unions.

PRIVATEDec 12, 2024

Amount Raised

C$1.5 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

TorontoFinancial ServicesFintech

Investors

MaRS Investment Accelerator FundDesjardinsAperture GroupArlene Dickinson

Description

Cyder, a Toronto-based loyalty platform, has successfully raised CAD $1.5M in pre-seed funding. The funding will be used to expand Cyder’s loyalty solutions tailored for credit unions and local businesses.

Quick answer

Cyder raised C$1.5 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated December 12, 2024. Investors: MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund, Desjardins, Aperture Group and Arlene Dickinson. Cyder is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

How much did Cyder raise?
Cyder raised C$1.5 Million in a Pre-Seed round on December 12, 2024.
Who invested in Cyder?
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund, Desjardins, Aperture Group and Arlene Dickinson are named as investors in this round.
What does Cyder do?
Cyder is a Toronto-based loyalty platform designed specifically for credit unions, enabling them to create and manage reward programs.
Where is Cyder based and how big is it?
Cyder is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Who are the decision-makers at Cyder?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Cyder. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Financial Services and Fintech around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Cyder that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • SignalPlus raised $11M (Series B) on January 24, 2025.
  • Breez raised $5M (Funding Round) on January 24, 2025.
  • Method Financial raised $42M (Series B) on January 23, 2025.
  • Sevi raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on January 23, 2025.
  • Open Payments raised $3.1M (Seed) on January 23, 2025.
  • Weecover raised $4.4M (Seed) on January 23, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Cyder

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Cyder is a Toronto-based loyalty platform designed specifically for credit unions, enabling them to create and manage reward programs. The company launched its Cyder Rewards platform, allowing credit unions to redeem and issue rewards to their members while partnering with local businesses and charities. Founded in 2021, Cyder initially focused on providing banks with ethical real-time data acquisition solutions. They aim to scale their offerings to enhance community-centered loyalty programs across Canadian credit unions.

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