Fintel Connect Awarded Government of Canada Funding To Expand Operations

VANCOUVER, BC, March 26, 2024 — Fintel Connect, the leading provider of growth marketing solutions for the financial industry, has been awarded $1.5 million CAD from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) to expand its operations.  

The funding, that came from the PacifiCan Business Scale-Up and Productivity program, will be used to expand the sales and marketing team of the company to build brand awareness and facilitate sales growth in the U.S. market.  

“We are honored to be among the Vancouver-based beneficiaries selected by PacifiCan. This funding will boost the scale-up of our operational outreach, emphasizing the amplification of our sales and marketing divisions”, said Nicky Senyard, CEO at Fintel Connect.

 “Vancouver is home to many of British Columbia’s brightest and boldest changemakers who are driving innovation and economic growth in our province,” said the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for PacifiCan. “PacifiCan is investing in businesses, just like Fintel Connect, that will positively impact the lives of British Columbians and people around the world. This funding will help unlock the potential of Canadian technology, create good jobs, and position B.C.-based companies for growth at home and on the world stage.” 

Fintel Connect was announced as one of seven Vancouver based companies that benefited from 14 million CAD in funding. Through PacifiCan, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments that are helping scale-up B.C. businesses to develop and market new technologies.  

The company’s singular focus is to provide North American fintechs, banks, credit unions and insuretechs with the tools and insights to acquire customers cost-effectively in a highly regulated industry. Fintel Connect continues its rapid growth, including expand its headcount by 30% in the last year. 

Fintel Connect’s growth marketing solutions include a specialized network of affiliates and influencers, an AI-powered monitoring tool to assist financial brands with content compliance and a tracking and analytics platform. 

About Fintel Connect

Fintel Connect is the leading all-in-one affiliate marketing platform, network, and agency exclusively for financial services. The company drives scalable net new growth for the modern bank, credit union, fintech, and insurer through its specialized tools, expert support, and deep experience in regulated environments. Fintel Connect proudly partners with thousands of targeted high-quality traffic sources and powers the affiliate programs of 100+ leading financial institutions, including Grasshopper, Scotiabank, and BMO.