Helcim

Helcim announced $53M CAD in Series C financing on August 21, 2026. Helcim raised a $53 million CAD Series C led by BDC’s Growth Venture Fund to keep investing in its payments platform and add financial services for merchants.

Round details

The financing includes backing from BDC Growth Venture Fund, Curql Collective, Gold House Ventures, Headline, Aquiline, Information Venture Partners, Vesey Ventures, Clocktower Ventures. The company reported a $250M CAD valuation alongside the transaction.

• Round: Series C
• Capital announced: $53M CAD
• Total funding reported: $100M
• Headquarters: Calgary, AB

How the company plans to use the capital

Helcim said it will use the new capital to continue investing in its payments platform and grow into additional financial services for its merchants. The company also said it is expanding partnerships with regional banks and credit unions, and that it grew its team to 200 people.

Why this matters for GTM teams

In the announcement, Helcim said several of Canada’s largest banks have recently sold off or outsourced their merchant services businesses.

Fresh capital is often an operational signal rather than a buying signal by itself. Teams should validate the company’s hiring pattern, product launches, geographic expansion, and technology priorities before choosing the message and timing of outreach.

Source and methodology

This report is based on the company’s announcement and records the disclosed amount, round, investors, location, and stated use of funds. SalesTools Research does not estimate undisclosed valuation or revenue figures.

Primary source: Helcim Series C announcement.