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Helcim Launches Payment Extension Letting Merchants Self-Integrate into Existing Software
Jan 15, 2026
Helcim joins Verizon Business Marketplace, cementing its place among industry leaders
Oct 7, 2025
Helcim introduces its new Smart Terminal: A faster, sleeker, smarter way to accept payments
Jul 10, 2025
Helcim launches Faster Deposits to help small businesses access their funds sooner
Apr 8, 2025
Helcim and PatientSERV Partner to Simplify Out-of-Pocket Payment Management for Healthcare providers
Nov 1, 2024
Helcim introduces hassle-free automated billing for businesses across North America
Oct 29, 2024
Helcim Now Offers Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants to Accept Contactless Payments
Oct 16, 2024
Helcim introduces Gross Deposits to simplify merchant funding and financial management
Sep 18, 2024
Helcim stresses the need for proper BAA to ensure HIPAA compliance to enhance Security and Privacy for Healthcare Providers
May 27, 2024
Helcim and Bulkshare Partner to Empower Food Retailers with Cutting-Edge Ecommerce Solutions
May 27, 2024
Helcim Partners with the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM) to Support RMTs with Affordable Payment Solutions
May 27, 2024
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Jan 15, 2026
Betakit
Helcim takes aim at “walled-off” payment systems with new extension
Oct 24, 2025
Calgary Tech
Alberta Tech Firms Shine in Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2025
Oct 7, 2025
Fintech.ca
Verizon Taps Helcim As the Payments Platform for Its SMB Ecosystem
Jul 10, 2025
Calgary Tech
Calgary’s Helcim Launches Smart Terminal for the Modern Merchant
Jun 23, 2025
Techtalent.ca
Helcim Expands Hiring as Fintech Firm Grows in Calgary
Apr 11, 2025
Betakit
150 Canadian tech leaders urge federal parties to deliver plan for economic sovereignty in open letter
Apr 8, 2025
Yahoo Finance
Helcim launches Faster Deposits to help small businesses access their funds sooner - at no extra cost
Mar 18, 2025
Calgary Tech
Alberta Champions Group Aims to Boost Fintech Growth
Sep 06, 2024
Calgary Herald
Varcoe: Calgary tops North American cities with fastest growth rate for new tech sector jobs, soaring 78% in five years, says report
Feb 26, 2024
Finextra
Omnichannel payment processing platform Helcim raises $20m
Feb 26, 2024
Beta Kit
Helcim closes $27 million CAD to bring payment stack to underserved SMBs
Feb 26, 2024
Fintech.ca
Helcim Raises $27 Million From Silicon Valley To Transform Payment Processing
Feb 26, 2024
Calgary.tech
Calgary’s Helcim Raises $27 Million to Transform Payment Processing
Feb 26, 2024
The Logic
Calgary payments company Helcim closes $27M Series B round
Feb 26, 2024
Axios
Exclusive: Amid payments fee price war, Helcim raises $20M
Oct 24, 2023
Calgary.tech
Helcim Partners With MedEssist To Support Pharmacies Across North America
July 25, 2023
Fintech.ca
Helcim and Xero Partnership Revolutionizes Payments: ACH Bank Transfers Made Effortless for Small Businesses
July 25, 2023
Calgary.tech
Simplifying Payments for Small Businesses: Helcim Partners with Xero to Offer ACH Bank Transfers
June 15, 2023
Fintech.ca
Helcim Revolutionizes Payment Processing with the Launch of Smart Terminal
Aug 8, 2022
CBC
Investment in Alberta's tech sector soars
July 14, 2022
Beta Kit
Helcim, Mintlist, Ukko Agro Among Startups in Third Cohort of Google's Canadian Accelerator
Mar 22, 2022
Fintech Global
B2B PayTech startup Helcim closes Series A
Mar 21, 2022
Tech Talent Canada
Calgary's Helcim Raises $16 Million And Plans To Hire More Than 150 Over The Next Two Years
Mar 21, 2022
Fintech.ca
Helcim Raises $16 Million Series A Round To Expand Payments For Small Business
Mar 21, 2022
FF News
Helcim Raises $16 Million Series A to build the future of payments for small business
Mar 21, 2022
BetaKit
Bootstrapped since 2008, Helcim Raises $16 Million For Stripe-style payment solution
Mar 19, 2022
Calgary Herald
Varcoe: Calgary tech firms think outside the box to entice workers from high-cost cities
Apr 14, 2021
Global News
'We just can't keep pace': Does Calgary have a shortage of tech talent?
Dec 15, 2020
Business.com
Finance Bizzy for 2020: Helcim, Credit Card Processing
Nov 18, 2020
Deloitte TMT
2020 Fast 500 Winner
Nov 4, 2020
TechRadar
Helcim launches QR code functionality to help boost business customers
Sep 21, 2020
Calgary Herald
Tech companies moving into the downtown, taking up empty oil and gas space
June 26, 2020
BetaKit
Calgary FinTech Startup Helcim Develops Own Payment Infrastructure, Following In Footsteps of Stripe, Square
April 1, 2020
Collisions YYC
E39 - Nicolas Beique, Founder & CEO of Helcim Inc
Nov 8, 2020
Radio Canada
Nicolas Beique, Nicolas Beique, un innovateur nommé dans le palmarès Top 40 under 40 du magazine Avenue Calgary
Nov 1, 2019
Avenue Magazine
Nicolas Beique | Top 40 Under 40 2019
Sep 28, 2019
Globe and Mail
2019 Report on Business ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies
Jan 17, 2019
RebelRebel
E0025 - Just Build It
Sep 13, 2018
Canadian Business
Meet Canada's Fastest-Growing Software Companies: 2018 Growth 500'
July 18, 2018
Calgary Herald
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Nicolas Beique is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Helcim. Passionate about programming from a young age, Nicolas launched a series of companies, including a web design firm, a 3D sales platform, and a local social media website before turning his attention to his idea of an online credit card processing company with a built-in shopping cart.
His goal was to deliver a better payment experience and better tools to merchants who just want to run their business. Today, Helcim serves thousands of merchants in Canada and the US and has built a reputation for being a friendly and transparent payment processor.
Nicolas was the lead developer on the company's first software launch, Helcim Commerce. He has been recognized for his contributions to the payment industry and tech as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Prairies Technology overall category winner in 2018 and as a member of the Avenue Calgary Top 40 Under 40 class of 2019.
Marjorie Junio-Read is the Chief Financial Officer at Helcim. As CFO, she manages the financial operations at Helcim to ensure prudent fiscal management of company finances and strategic planning for future growth.
Prior to joining Helcim, Marjorie was Treasury Manager for a multinational oil and gas company. As Treasury Manager, she was responsible for overseeing the corporate finance, treasury accounting and treasury operations duties of her team in addition to management responsibilities. She holds a degree in finance from the University of Calgary and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) ® Charterholder.
Brett Popkey is the Chief Technology Officer at Helcim, a payments company that makes it faster, easier, and more affordable for businesses to get paid. Brett is responsible for Helcim's technology and development vision, including the company's software, hardware, and systems requirements.
He has been a long-standing member of Helcim's Development Team. In addition to creating the foundation for how Helcim builds its user interface and development framework. Brett was instrumental in the development of Helcim's ecommerce, billing, and authentication systems. He has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an IT diploma with a major in Software Development.
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