Wealthsimple Raises $425 Million at $13.8 Billion Valuation to Accelerate Growth
Wealthsimple secured up to CAD $425 million in a funding round valuing the Canadian fintech platform at CAD $13.8 billion.
Financial IT·29 Oct 2026
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Wealthsimple secured up to CAD $425 million in a funding round valuing the Canadian fintech platform at CAD $13.8 billion.
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