Investors

Why investors hate startups that do these things

Being backed by a successful venture capital firm can make or break a FinTech startup. So, we asked Karen McCormick, chief investment officer at Beringea, what new ventures must do to pique investors interest.

OneStream bags $200m Series B, secures $6bn valuation

Corporate Performance Management (CPM) business OneStream Software has raised $200m in investment from a Series B funding round and now has a $6bn valuation.

The three trends shaping WealthTech

Commoditisation of the basic products, hybrid models that embrace a human-touch and user-centric digital platforms are all set to play an integral part in...

Real estate technology is still in its beginning stages, but things are changing

PropTech is still a fairly ‘embryonic industry right now’, but interest is quickly rising, according to Reech Corporations Group chairman Christophe Reech in a research interview with FinTech Global.

Will increasing InsurTech valuations hinder subsequent funding?

High InsurTech valuations are starting to outweigh the performance of businesses, according to Eos Venture Partners investment director James Tootell in a research interview with FinTech Global.

Why is LatAm skipping traditional banking?

The Latin America market is skipping traditional banking and moving straight to FinTech, according to Magma Partners managing partner Nathan Lustig in a research interview with FinTech Global.

Is Latin America’s FinTech sector ready for growth?

It is common knowledge Latin America is an emerging market, but with FinTech itself being a new ecosystem, it begs the question if the region’s sector is ripe for its adoption.

AI, software security and B2B hold the greatest prospects in a crowded FinTech space

Radboud Vlaar, partner at Orange Growth Capital, explains how the firm has become more selective with B2C deals as it looks to invest in new opportunities across subsectors and regions, in a research interview with FinTech Global.

How can new VC firms enter into a crowded FinTech market?

Avoiding the ‘hubris’ of FinTech investing and moving to more niche areas was key when launching GTR Ventures, according to co-founder and CIO Kelvin Tan in a research interview with FinTech Global.

Why Canadian family office aims to pair FinTech and AI with new accelerator.

AI and finance are a ‘natural fit’, and the Holdun Family Office hopes to connect them in its new accelerator, according to Holt FinTech Accelerator co-founder Brendan Holt Dunn in a research interview with FinTech Global.

News Stories

A staggering $1bn tranche secured by Wiz headlined this week's FinTech funding rounds, which topped out at a mammoth $1.448.8bn.

Staggering $1bn Wiz deal headlines this week’s FinTech funding rounds

A staggering $1bn tranche secured by Wiz headlined this week's FinTech funding rounds, which topped out at a mammoth $1.448.8bn.
Access Bank Group and Mastercard unite to revolutionise cross-border payments in Africa

Access Bank Group and Mastercard unite to revolutionise cross-border payments in Africa

Access Bank Group, a leading multinational bank, has partnered with Mastercard, a global technology company in the payment industry, to facilitate cross-border payments for African businesses and consumers.
Wells Fargo introduces the Signify Business Cash Mastercard

Wells Fargo introduces the Signify Business Cash Mastercard

Wells Fargo & Company today announced the introduction of the Signify Business Cash World Elite Mastercard, a new business credit card featuring top-tier cash rewards.
Tuum and TransactionLink unite to revolutionise FinTech onboarding

Tuum and TransactionLink unite to revolutionise FinTech onboarding

Tuum, a leader in next-generation core banking services, has teamed up with TransactionLink, which helps automate and orchestrate KYB/KYC processes.
Basware expands financial sccuracy with AP matching acquisition

Basware expands financial sccuracy with AP matching acquisition

Basware, a pioneering entity in AP automation and invoice processing, has recently acquired AP Matching, enhancing its position in the financial technology landscape.

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