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Bizcap Canada: What a Global Fintech Shift Means for Canadian SMEs
A rebrand, a global platform, and a major shift in SME financing.
In fintech, names matter but platforms matter more.
This week, a quiet rebrand signals a much louder shift in how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Canada will access capital. NewCo Capital Group has officially relaunched its Canadian operations as Bizcap Canada, integrating its established local team into Bizcap Group’s rapidly expanding global network.
At first glance, this may look like a straightforward name change. In reality, it’s a strategic consolidation that reflects a much bigger trend reshaping the alternative finance sector: the convergence of global capital, smarter underwriting, and broker-first technology.
A familiar team, now on a stronger platform
One of the most important elements of the Bizcap Canada relaunch is continuity. The same Canadian leadership, credit expertise, and broker relationships remain firmly in place—but they’re now operating on a significantly more powerful platform.
By aligning with Bizcap Group’s international infrastructure, Bizcap Canada can offer a funding model designed to better match how modern SMEs actually operate. That includes smaller, more manageable periodic payments, improved pricing, and faster approvals—a critical advantage at a time when businesses are juggling inflation, labour shortages, and uneven cash flows.
Albert Gahfi, Co-CEO of Bizcap Group and CEO of NewCo Capital Group, framed the relaunch as more than a cosmetic update.
“This isn’t just a new name – it’s a smarter, faster Bizcap Canada built for brokers and business owners,” Gahfi said.
“As we unify under one name, our clients and partners will gain access to greater capital strength, smarter technology, and a truly global financing platform.”
Why consolidation matters in fintech right now
The timing of this move is telling. Bizcap’s Canadian relaunch follows a period of accelerated global growth for the group, including its acquisition of 8fig, an AI-powered growth funding platform, and its expansion into Germany.
Across fintech, scale is becoming less about size for its own sake and more about data, risk intelligence, and capital efficiency. Platforms that can operate across markets—while still understanding local business realities—are increasingly well positioned to serve SMEs that don’t fit neatly into traditional bank models.
For Canada, this means access to global best practices in underwriting and automation, without losing the local decision-making that brokers and business owners value.
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Smarter underwriting, built around real SME behaviour
According to Steve Bergstrom, Chief Risk Officer for Bizcap Canada and NewCo Capital Group, underwriting has been a key focus of the integration.
“We’ve enhanced our funding underwriting process to offer better pricing and smaller periodic payments, designed around how Canadian SMEs actually operate,” Bergstrom said.
This reflects a broader shift across alternative lending: moving away from blunt risk models and toward data-driven, cash-flow-aware decisioning. By integrating automation and advanced analytics, Bizcap Canada aims to deliver capital that’s not only faster—but structurally better aligned with business performance.
Brokers at the centre: the new Partner Portal
Perhaps the most tangible change for the market is the launch of Bizcap Canada’s new Partner Portal, built specifically for brokers.
In an industry where speed, transparency, and deal visibility directly affect outcomes, broker-facing technology has become a competitive differentiator. The new portal enables simpler submissions, real-time tracking, streamlined opportunity management, and end-to-end deal visibility.
Bruce Gurvitsch, Chief Revenue Officer of Bizcap Canada and NewCo Capital Group, describes it as a step-change for partners.
“The Partner Portal is a game-changer for brokers: simple submissions, real-time updates, and more opportunities to serve clients,” he said.
For brokers, this isn’t just about convenience—it’s about capacity. Better tooling means more deals, better client experiences, and stronger long-term relationships.
What Canadian SMEs stand to gain
With the relaunch complete, Bizcap Canada is positioning itself as a gateway to a broader funding ecosystem. Canadian businesses will benefit from:
Enhanced digital experiences and underwriting automation
Expanded product offerings, including Line of Capital and AI-enabled growth capital
Access to a growing global partnership network
Behind the scenes, the numbers tell a compelling story. Together, NewCo Capital Group and Bizcap Group have now supported more than 66,000 SMEs worldwide, deploying over US$3 billion in capital, while maintaining a 4.8/5 Trustpilot rating.
The bigger picture
Zooming out, the Bizcap Canada relaunch is another signal that SME finance is becoming increasingly global, tech-led, and broker-centric. Capital is crossing borders more easily, underwriting is becoming smarter, and platforms are competing on experience—not just price.
For brokers and business owners alike, that’s good news.
As fintech continues to mature, the winners won’t be those with the loudest branding—but those who combine local expertise with global scale, and technology with trust. Bizcap Canada’s next chapter is one to watch.