Canada has always been a breeding ground for innovation, diversity, and resilience — and in 2025, a new wave of entrepreneurs is pushing boundaries and redefining what success looks like across industries.
From eco-conscious beauty to AI-powered healthcare, these five rising Canadian businesses are gaining traction fast and changing the game.
1. KOHO (Toronto, ON)
Reimagining Everyday Banking
KOHO is a fintech company offering Canadians an alternative to traditional banking. With no hidden fees, real-time budgeting tools, and cashback rewards, KOHO appeals to a generation frustrated with the big banks. As financial literacy becomes more important than ever, KOHO is carving out a major space in the neobank world.
Why it stands out: Combines transparency, tech, and financial empowerment.
2. Symend (Calgary, AB)
AI for Customer Engagement
Symend is transforming how large enterprises (like telecoms and banks) engage with customers — especially those falling behind on payments.
Using behavioural science and AI, Symend personalizes outreach in a way that’s empathetic and effective, improving outcomes for both companies and customers. With over $100 million in funding and a rapidly growing client base, Symend is part of Canada’s booming tech sector.
Why it stands out: Combines empathy and tech to solve real-world problems.
3. Fable (Toronto, ON)
Tableware That’s Stylish and Sustainable
Fable is elevating the dinnerware industry with elegant, ethically made ceramic and glassware designed in Canada and handmade in Portugal.
The brand has gained a loyal following among millennials for its minimalist aesthetic, eco-minded production practices, and mission to make mealtime more meaningful.
Why it stands out: B Corp certified, plastic-free shipping, and stunning product design.
4. Loop Mission (Montreal, QC)
Fighting Food Waste with Juice and More
Loop Mission rescues imperfect fruits and vegetables from landfills and turns them into delicious cold-pressed juices, soaps, beers, and even dog treats.
Co-founded by David Côté and Julie Poitras-Saulnier, the company is part of the circular economy movement — proving that sustainability can be wildly creative and profitable.
Why it stands out: Saved over 6,000 tons of produce and counting.
5. Blume (Vancouver, BC)
Wellness & Skincare with a Mission
Founded by sisters Taran and Bunny Ghatrora, Blume is a wellness brand that’s all about destigmatizing periods, acne, and all things puberty. T
heir clean, cruelty-free skincare and personal care products are targeted toward Gen Z consumers who care about authenticity and impact.
With a strong presence on social media and glowing customer reviews, Blume is on track to become a household name in beauty — all while championing self-love and open conversation.
Why it stands out: Female-led, sustainably packaged, and socially conscious.
These five Canadian businesses aren’t just trending — they’re leading with purpose, innovation, and heart.
Whether you’re a conscious consumer, aspiring entrepreneur, or investor looking for fresh ideas, keep these names on your radar in 2025.
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