Top Startups in Canada, 2021

LinkedIn Top Startups is a ranking of the 15 startups that are investing in their talent and helping people build careers that will set them up for long-term success.

Read more about how we compile the list here.

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    Wealthsimple

    #1 Wealthsimple

    Financial Services Toronto Privately Held

    Better than your bank. wsim.co/legal

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    Clearco

    #2 Clearco

    Financial Services Toronto Privately Held

    Clearco is the capital partner that thinks like a founder. We provide fast, flexible, and founder-first funding designed to scale with your…

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    NUDESTIX

    #3 NUDESTIX

    Personal Care Product Manufacturing Toronto Privately Held

    Ally & Taylor Sisters. Friends. Models. In front of the camera, they wear many faces. In everyday life, they go for all-out natural…

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    Neo Financial

    #4 Neo Financial

    Financial Services Calgary Privately Held

    Neo is a Canadian financial technology company built to help people get what they’ve earned. We believe savings and credit should be…

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    Bonsai

    #5 Bonsai

    Retail Toronto Privately Held

    Bonsai’s mission is to transform the world’s most trusted content into its most trusted stores. We began in 2016 as a streetwear style and…

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    KOHO

    #6 KOHO

    Financial Services Vancouver Privately Held

    KOHO is one seamless platform for your money and life. Founded in 2014, we are a forward-thinking fintech company dedicated to financially…

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    Borrowell

    #7 Borrowell

    Financial Services Toronto Privately Held

    At Borrowell, we’re on a mission to help Canadians feel confident about their money. We empower individuals to take control of their…

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    ApplyBoard

    #8 ApplyBoard

    Software Development Kitchener Privately Held

    At ApplyBoard, we are dedicated to making global education accessible for everyone. Our mission is to empower students worldwide to unlock…

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    Onlia Insurance

    #9 Onlia Insurance

    Insurance Toronto Privately Held

    At Onlia, we make home, auto, and lifestyle & leisure insurance a breeze. Our secret sauce? We’re the only brokerage that gives customers…

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    Drop

    #10 Drop

    Consumer Services Toronto Privately Held

    At the intersection of e-commerce and fintech, Drop is the most effective end-to-end platform that enables brands and merchants to…

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    Viral Nation

    #11 Viral Nation

    Advertising Services New York Privately Held

    Viral Nation is a global leader in social media innovation, uniting powerful marketing services, proprietary technology, and creator…

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    League

    #12 League

    Software Development Toronto Privately Held

    Founded in 2014, League is the leading healthcare consumer experience (CX) platform, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), reaching more…

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    APOLLO Insurance

    #13 APOLLO Insurance

    Insurance Toronto Privately Held

    As Canada’s leading InsurTech, APOLLO is making insurance effortless for individuals and small businesses across the country. Quote, bind…

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    Clutch

    #14 Clutch

    Software Development Toronto Privately Held

    Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car buying and financing experience to drivers…

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    ada CX

    #15 ada CX

    Software Development Toronto Privately Held

    With more than 550 AI agents deployed globally, Ada is the trusted leader in agentic customer experience. Activated by the ACX Operating…