KPMG Reports $1.62 Billion Raised by Canadian Fintechs in H1 2025

Canadian fintech companies secured $1.62 billion in funding during the first half of 2025, primarily driven by digital assets and AI startups, as reported by KPMG Canada’s Pulse of Fintech report.

Funding for fintech slowed globally, but Canadian investment remained steady.
Blockchain-based infrastructure and AI financial tools are leading growth areas.
Digital assets are attracting renewed investor interest despite global market contractions.
Increased pro-crypto regulations in the U.S. have contributed to this interest.
The amount raised in H1 2025 is lower than $2.4 billion from the same period last year.
Investors are seeking quality companies and favoring maturing private equity deals.
Strong investment trends in AI and digital assets are expected to continue into H2 2025.
Focus areas will include infrastructure, payment rails, and compliant tokenization platforms.
Adoption of AI solutions in personal finance and investment management is projected to grow.