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Helcim closes $53 million CAD Series C round led by Business Development Bank's Growth Venture Fund, raising its valuation to $250 million CAD. The funding will support its mission to serve small businesses amidst a changing banking landscape.

Aug 21, 2026

Amount Raised

C$53 Million

Round Type

Series C

CalgaryInformation TechnologyFinancial ServicesPayments

Investors

Information Venture PartnersAquilineAlberta Accelerate FundClocktower VenturesVesey VenturesCurql CollectiveGold House VenturesHeadlineBusiness Development Bank's Growth Venture Fund

Description

Helcim, a Calgary-based payments company, announced it has secured $53 million CAD in Series C funding led by the Business Development Bank's Growth Venture Fund. New investors Curql Collective and Gold House Ventures participated alongside existing backers. This investment lifts Helcim's valuation to $250 million CAD and supports its growth in the small and mid-sized business sector. The company aims to provide transparent pricing and an open platform for payment solutions.

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  • Trustly raised $40M on October 2, 2026.
  • WasabiCard raised $10M (Series A) on October 1, 2026.
  • Walapay raised $4.6M (Seed) on September 30, 2026.
  • CellPoint Digital raised $34M on September 22, 2026.
  • T Zero raised an undisclosed amount on September 16, 2026.
  • barq raised $330M (Series A) on September 15, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Helcim

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

Helcim is on a mission to be the world's most loved payments company by giving small businesses every possible edge to thrive and enrich our communities. The company delivers an easier, smarter, and more affordable payment experience with a human touch. Helcim serves thousands of businesses in Canada and the US across 800 different industries, processing billions in payments each year.

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