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National Bank of Canada Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Fintech · Financial Services

Founded in Quebec City in 1859, the Bank has grown while striving to always earn the trust of its various stakeholders and contribute to the development of the communities it serves. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions over the course of its history, National Bank Financial Group has grown to become a powerful integrated financial group and Quebecâ€:tm:s leading bank. National Bank Financial Group is firmly committed to continuing deployment of its One client, one bank vision, which is aimed at giving clients access to the same exceptional service, whatever their point of entry to the Financial Group, and ensuring that our efforts are even more focused on client satisfaction.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, National Bank of Canada ranks #90 globally and #2 in Canada. It ranks #16 in the Fintech industry and #11 in the Financial Services subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#90
Industry
Fintech
#16
Subindustry
Financial Services
#11
National · Canada
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#2
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Key metrics

National Bank of Canada Startup Activity Metrics

National Bank of Canada has supported 40 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $2.6 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore National Bank of Canada's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

National Bank of Canada has deployed more than $1.2 billion in startup investments through NAventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 40 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Fintech, Foodtech, and Social & Leisure. Its venture arm NAventures has invested in over 33 startups since it was founded in 2019.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Fintech, Software & Data, and Ecommerce & Retail, categories where National Bank of Canada's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where National Bank of Canada-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with National Bank of Canada. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

National Bank of Canada Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

National Bank of Canada engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 40 startups in total based on our database.

National Bank of Canada
National Bank of Canada
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 1859
Investment Program
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National Bank of Canada — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
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National Bank of Canada — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
16 startups
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NAventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2019
Investment Program
NAventures is the corporate venture capital arm of National Bank of Canada.
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with National Bank of Canada

National Bank of Canada's top 5 associated startups have raised 57% of the $2.6 billion raised in the last ten years across all 40 associated startups, led by MX Technologies at $400 million. National Bank of Canada is associated with 39 active startups and 1 exit. NAventures supports the largest number of startups, with 33 associated startups.

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Startups associated with National Bank of Canada
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
KOHO FinancialKOHO FinancialSB 632FintechTorontoProgram InvestmentNAventures
BorrowellBorrowellSB 589FintechTorontoProgram InvestmentNAventures
NestoNestoSB 584FintechMontrealProgram InvestmentNAventures
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. National Bank of Canada ranks #90 globally and #2 in Canada. It accounts for 1.5% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Fintech industry and 23% of the activity generated by corporations in Canada. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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