Helcim Raises $53M Series C at $250M Valuation

Helcim, a Calgary-based payments company that powers small and mid-sized businesses across North America, has raised $53 million CAD in a Series C funding round. This latest injection of capital brings the company's total equity raised to $100 million and lifts its valuation to $250 million CAD.

Investors

This round was led by Business Development Bank's (BDC) Growth Venture Fund. Additional participating investors included Curql Collective, Gold House Ventures, Headline, Aquiline, Information Venture Partners, Vesey Ventures, Clocktower Ventures, and Alberta Accelerate Fund.

Helcim Use of Funds

Helcim plans to use the new capital to continue investing in its payments platform, grow its team, expand into additional financial services for its merchants, and move up-market to serve larger companies.

About Helcim

Founded in 2020 by CEO Nic Beique, Helcim is based in Calgary, Alberta. The company provides an all-in-one payments and software platform, including point of sale, invoicing, online checkout, and embedded payments tools, designed specifically to help small and mid-sized businesses manage their transactions with transparent pricing.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://helcim.com

Company: Helcim
Raised: $53M
Round: Series C
Funding Date: August 21, 2026
Lead Investor: Business Development Bank's (BDC) Growth Venture Fund
Additional Investors: Curql Collective, Gold House Ventures, Headline, Aquiline, Information Venture Partners, Vesey Ventures, Clocktower Ventures, Alberta Accelerate Fund
Company Website: helcim.com
Software Category: Fintech
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