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Financial Agent Platform Secures Massive Dealer Expansion With Contracts

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The FUTR Corp. (FTRC:TSX; FTRCF:OTC; QA20:FSE) significantly expands its auto dealer network, securing 51 new rooftop contracts. Find out why researchers predict major growth in the sector.

The FUTR Corp. (FTRC:TSX; FTRCF:OTC; QA20:FSE) has made significant strides in expanding its auto dealer network in the second quarter of 2026, securing 51 new rooftop contracts, according to a July 8 release.

This includes 15 net new dealer agreements achieved through direct sales and 36 re-engagements with legacy dealers who have returned to the FUTR Payments platform following the introduction of Payments 2.0, according to the company. This recent achievement builds on the 22 net new dealer agreements announced in the first quarter, bringing the total for the year to 73 signed agreements.

The return of 36 legacy dealers, who had previously stepped away from the platform, marks a significant vote of confidence, signaling a successful turnaround with the launch of FUTR Payments 2.0.

Brian Dennis, chief executive officer of Dennis & Co. Auto Group (DCO) and former chairman of New York State Automobile Dealers Association (NYSADA), praised the improvements made in the new platform, stating, "You fixed all my problems," the release said.

Enhancements to Payments 2.0 are specifically designed to address issues such as premature consumer departure from dealerships, a cumbersome multistep enrollment process, and the excessive follow-up burden previously placed on F&I managers. The revamped platform now ensures that crucial steps like biweekly payment agreements, identity verification, and bank account linkage are completed before the consumer leaves the dealership, boosting the in-dealer completion rate to over 95%.

Launch of FUTR Agent App

In addition to these platform improvements, July 2026 will see the launch of the FUTR Agent app version 1 to consumers onboarding through the auto dealer network, FUTR said. This app includes features such as AI-powered document processing and financial wellness tools, enhancing the overall FUTR experience for users.

The integration of the FUTR Payments dealership network with the FUTR Agent app is proving to be a highly effective strategy for user acquisition, transforming each dealership interaction into an opportunity for app growth, the company said. Moreover, the auto dealer network is becoming a crucial channel for generating leads for adjacent financial products, such as personalized insurance policies and financial planning services.

With the recent launch of FUTR Planning in June 2026, the company is now well-positioned to convert auto dealer consumer interactions into comprehensive financial planning engagements.

Looking ahead to the second half of 2026, FUTR Corp. said it is poised for further expansion. The company is on track for a Q3 2026 go-to-market launch with Tax Max, which boasts a portfolio of over 3,000 dealerships nationwide. Additional partnerships with NYSADA and direct sales efforts in states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas are expected to significantly increase dealer agreement volumes, aiming to reach 500 active rooftops by the end of 2027.

"Q1 established that Payments 2.0 was an inflection point for our dealer growth. Q2 confirms it," FUTR CEO Alex McDougall said. "What excites me most is what the auto dealer network now represents beyond Payments: a proven consumer acquisition channel that feeds directly into FUTR Agent app growth and, with the launch of FUTR Planning in June and the full FUTR Agent app now available to every dealer-enrolled consumer starting in July, a launching pad for the kind of long-term financial relationships we have been building toward."

Financial Planning Platform Acquisition Approved

In June, FUTR announced that the TSX Venture Exchange approved the documentation for its acquisition of assets from a North American financial planning platform. This transaction, detailed in a June 19 release, marks a significant expansion for FUTR.

The financial planning software involved in the acquisition has been highly productive since its inception in 2016, creating nearly 1 million financial plans for consumers in North America. It boasts a robust user base in the U.S. and Canada, who actively use the platform for identifying needs related to auto and mortgage loans, insurance, and investment priorities.

FUTR Corp. said the acquisition will integrate seamlessly with its existing operations and the platform is expected to enhance FUTR's Agent-Driven Lead Generation engine, set to be fully activated in Q3 2026. This integration is anticipated to create synergies with FUTR Payments.

The terms of the acquisition included FUTR issuing 1.5 million units to the seller, priced at 20 cents each, totaling a deemed value of CA$300,000. Each unit comprises one common share and one warrant, which entitles the holder to purchase an additional share at 50 cents until May 30, 2028, and includes an acceleration clause.

"This acquisition puts a proven, high-intent consumer audience directly inside the FUTR ecosystem," McDougall said at the time. "We are not just acquiring assets. We are acquiring a validated consumer relationship in financial services, anchored by exactly the auto and mortgage moments our payments business already serves."

He emphasized that this strategic move is poised to significantly enhance FUTR's primary revenue mechanisms, including Payment and Banking Rails and Agent-Driven Lead Generation.

Analyst: Co. Builds on Existing Foundation

An updated note on June 12 by Research Capital Corp. Analyst Greg McLeish commented on the acquisition announced in June, noting that it was executed as an asset purchase, ensuring that the assets were transferred free of any claims, liens, or encumbrances. This acquisition is seen as a strategic expansion for FUTR, enhancing its access to a broad consumer base actively seeking services in mortgages, auto loans, insurance, retirement planning, and investment opportunities.

Instead of internally developing a financial planning ecosystem, FUTR has opted to acquire established financial planning intellectual property, an advisor network, and a substantial consumer base that has already shown financial intent, McLeish said.

"Based on management's investor presentation, the acquired platform has historically generated approximately 6,000 financial plans per month and roughly CA$300,000 of monthly revenue, demonstrating an established level of consumer engagement and providing FUTR with an existing foundation upon which to build its broader ecosystem," he wrote.

The acquisition is poised to enhance FUTR's existing Payment and Banking Rails business and its upcoming Agent Driven Lead Generation platform. The platform's user base, already engaged in financial planning activities, offers multiple cross-selling opportunities across FUTR’s services, the note said. This acquisition not only provides FUTR with a ready base of financially engaged consumers but also reduces the time and capital that would have been required to develop such a channel internally.

The transaction was structured thoughtfully, involving the purchase of only 1.5 million units at a deemed value of CA$0.20 per unit, totaling approximately CA$300,000. This asset purchase approach minimizes exposure to any legacy liabilities and maintains financial flexibility, making the risk-reward profile attractive given the strategic value of the acquisition.

This strategic move follows FUTR’s recent completion of a CA$4.75 million fully committed non-brokered private placement, which has bolstered the company’s balance sheet and provided capital for growth initiatives and potential acquisitions. With the commercialization of FUTR Payments 2.0 and the planned rollout of Agent Driven Lead Generation and Premium Agent App Services in the second half of 2026, along with a pending banking joint venture, FUTR is shifting its focus from platform development to platform monetization.

"We reiterate our Speculative Buy and CA$3 target price, based on a sum-of-the-parts valuation," McLeish wrote. "We assign CA$1.81 per share to FUTR’s core platform (DCF, 15% WACC, 2% terminal growth) and CA$1.08 per share to the discounted value of its FUTR token reserve (20% discount rate, CA$1.53 forecast token price). The result is a high-conviction opportunity at the intersection of consumer data, tokenized incentives, and privacy-first infrastructure."

The Catalyst: Explosive Growth Predicted for Sector

FUTR Corp.'s FUTR Agent app leverages advanced AI and intelligent document processing technologies to help consumers unlock the financial value of their personal information, the company has said. By facilitating instant access to key documents and insights, the app significantly reduces the time consumers spend on daily financial tasks and simplifies their financial management. Expanding on this technology, FUTR Corp. has integrated this app with FUTR Payments and FUTR Planning platforms, extensions are aimed at providing real-time payment solutions and personalized financial planning services, thereby offering consumers a comprehensive and unified foundation for managing their financial lives.

The global AI market, valued at US$390.9 billion in 2025, is on a robust growth trajectory, projected to expand from US$539.5 billion in 2026 to US$3.5 trillion by 2033, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.6% over this period, according to Grand View Research in a June report.

In 2025, North America dominated the market, holding a 35.5% share, driven by rapid enterprise adoption of generative and agentic AI technologies. This surge is transforming AI from an experimental tool into a fundamental component of business infrastructure worldwide.

The AI landscape is increasingly shifting towards generative and multimodal AI, significantly impacting related sectors such as automotive AI and AI chip markets. Enterprises are swiftly incorporating these AI capabilities into essential workflows including content generation, customer support, software development, and design automation. This expansion is evident across various sectors, including healthcare, retail, and supply chain management within the AI domain.

Supporting this transition are continuous advancements in large language models, diffusion models, and foundational model architectures, which are enhancing accuracy and contextual understanding. These improvements are propelling innovation further in the AI in manufacturing and AI in drug discovery markets. Additionally, the rapid development of AI infrastructure and advancements in hardware to meet increasing computational demands, particularly in the AI chip market, are pivotal drivers of this growth.

Agentic AI refers to autonomous systems that can set goals, plan tasks, and execute actions with minimal human supervision.

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The FUTR Corp. (FTRC:TSX; FTRCF:OTC;QA20:FSE)

Restructures
Date Old Symbol Old Shares New Symbol New Shares
04/07/25 HANK:TSX 5.75 FTRC:TSX 1
10/20/21 NBL.H:TSX 4 HANK:TSX 1
11/05/18 NBL.P:TSX 1 NBL.H:TSX 1
*Share Structure as of 7/9/2026

The global enterprise agentic AI market is also experiencing rapid growth, with its value projected to surge from US$2.58 billion in 2024 to US$24.50 billion by 2030, marking a CAGR of 46.2% from 2025 to 2030, Grand View said in an April report.

"The demand for automation and efficiency is a primary driver for adopting agentic AI," the report said. "These systems are capable of automating complex tasks that previously demanded significant human effort, which accelerates operations and improves accuracy, helping enterprises reduce costs. For instance, IBM Watsonx.ai serves as an enterprise-grade studio designed for the development and deployment of AI services within various applications. It provides a comprehensive collection of APIs, tools, models, and runtimes necessary to transform ideas and requirements into practical solutions."

Additionally, the exponential growth of big data is propelling the adoption of agentic AI, as these systems utilize advanced algorithms to analyze large datasets quickly and provide insights that enable faster, more informed decision-making, Grand View said.

Ownership and Share Structure1

Approximately 23% of the company is owned by management and insiders. The remainder is held by retail investors.

The company's market cap on June 22 was CA$25.65 million with 151.17 million shares outstanding. It trades within a 52-week range of CA$0.16 and CA$0.42.


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  1. The FUTR Corp. is a billboard sponsor of Streetwise Reports and pays SWR a monthly sponsorship fee between US$3,000 and US$6,000.
  2. As of the date of this article, officers, contractors, shareholders, and/or employees of Streetwise Reports LLC (including members of their household) own securities of The FUTR Corp.
  3. Steve Sobek wrote this article for Streetwise Reports LLC and provides services to Streetwise Reports as an employee.
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1. Ownership and Share Structure Information

The information listed above was updated on the date this article was published and was compiled from information from the company and various other data providers.





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