FinTech | Montreal, global FinTech hub | Companies & investments

Industry sector data

100,000

jobs in finance

3,000

companies

6th

largest financial centre in North America

107,500

jobs in information and communications technologies (ICT)

Montréal is the place to be for foreign companies looking to join a dynamic financial industry focused on innovation.

With its innovative business community and exciting start-up scene, Greater Montréal is strongly positioned as a key player in North America’s fintech industry.

$1B in venture capital investments (2017)
An impressive IT sector and cutting-edge expertise in artificial intelligence
A huge pool of skilled workers and top-notch university graduates
A 21% cost advantage over other large metropolitan areas in Canada and the United States.
Advantageous tax credits

They chose Montréal

" The universities provide us with the resources we need to maintain our growth. We can also attract international talent to Montréal. The more tech businesses there are in Montréal, the larger the talent pool. That, in turn, attracts even more people who contribute to the available expertise. ”

Alan Vesprini

Managing Director, Morgan Stanley