Moncton, New Brunswick, 13 January 2026 – Atlantic Fintech has announced a new strategic partnership with Wellesley Hills Financial to provide customized financial support to one standout company within the Atlantic Fintech Growth Network. The collaboration represents a significant step forward in strengthening the region’s fintech ecosystem, offering tailored financial solutions that could include strategic investment, mergers and acquisitions guidance, or growth financing.
The Atlantic Fintech Growth Network was established to drive the development and global competitiveness of fintech innovators across Atlantic Canada into international markets. Through mentorship, funding connections, strategic insights and high-impact partnerships, the program enables participating companies to scale faster and expand into new markets. Launched in September of 2025, the first edition is supporting select growth-stage fintech firms establish themselves in the U.S., helping them overcome common barriers to expansion and positioning Atlantic Canada as a recognized hub of fintech innovation.
Wellesley Hills Financial brings extensive experience in financial advisory, capital raising, and strategic transactions, making it a key partner for companies ready to grow and scale. By joining forces with Atlantic Fintech, Wellesley Hills Financial will help ensure that promising fintech ventures in the region have access to sophisticated financial expertise and growth capital, tailor-made for their unique business models.
“Collaborations like this demonstrate the strength of our partnerships and the shared commitment to driving fintech excellence in Atlantic Canada,” said Alicia Roisman Ismach, Head of Fintech at Atlantic Fintech. “Wellesley Hills Financial’s experience and network will help extend the reach and capability of our Growth Network, creating real value for participating companies.”
“Wellesley Hills Financial is proud to be part of this initiative supporting the next generation of fintech leaders,” said Eddie Galvan, Managing Director at Wellesley Hills Financial. “Atlantic Canada’s fintech sector is full of energy and creativity, and we’re excited to work with a company to access the capital and strategic insight needed to accelerate their growth and compete in the U.S. market.”
This initiative underscores Atlantic Fintech’s mission to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are reimagining the future of financial services. As the program continues to expand, it is helping to build a stronger, more competitive fintech sector that contributes to the broader economic development of Atlantic Canada.
Atlantic Fintech Growth Network’s U.S. edition leverages top executives embedded in the U.S. financial services industry through Atlantic Fintech’s strategic partnerships with the National Fintech Organization (NFO) and The Exchange. The program is made possible through the support of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Invest Nova Scotia and Opportunities New Brunswick, underscoring Atlantic Canada’s commitment to positioning its fintech sector on the global stage.
ABOUT THE PARTNERS
Wellesley Hills Financial
Wellesley Hills Financial is a boutique investment bank founded in 2007 and based in Newton, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in serving the fintech, payments, and B2B software sectors, with a dedicated focus on the lower middle market – companies that are driving digital transformation but are often overlooked by larger investment banks. Wellesley Hills Financial provides a comprehensive range of services, including targeted and defensive M&A, capital raising, restructuring, and strategic advisory, all tailored to help innovators at every stage of the business lifecycle, from inception to exit.
Atlantic Fintech
Atlantic Fintech drives fintech innovation and growth across Atlantic Canada’s four provinces. The organization builds a global fintech community by providing startups and scaling fintech companies with strategic connections, industry expertise, and market entry resources. Atlantic Fintech focuses on fostering collaboration and positioning Atlantic Canada as a recognized fintech hub of international relevance.
Atlantic Fintech offers tailored growth programs such as the Fintech Concierge and Fintech Growth Network, providing specialized mentorship and go-to-market support. Their Fintech Hub Atlantic Division, delivered in partnership with Fintech Cadence, accelerates early-stage companies with programming designed to address the unique challenges faced by Atlantic Canadian fintechs.
Atlantic Fintech has developed a strong ecosystem that integrates local talent with global fintech markets. Leaders praise the community’s growth opportunities, strategic introductions, and educational events that empower companies to compete worldwide and build sustainable fintech ventures.
https://www.atlanticfintech.ca
