InsurTech Marshmallow becomes Britain’s second Black-owned unicorn after fresh funding
Digital motor insurer Marshmallow has raised $85m, valuing it at more than $1.25bn and making it the second British Black-founded unicorn.
Late payments can create dangerous ‘domino effect’ across entire supply chain
A recent survey conducted by PayTech firm GoCardless found 86% of respondents agreed that one late payment can impact everyone in the supply chain.
Slice launches $27 credit limit cards to tap 200 million users in India
Bengaluru-based consumer credit startup slice unveiled a card that offers a credit limit from Rs 2,000 ($27) onwards, to capture 200 million Indians who struggle with online transactions.
Security concerns around hybrid working remain high despite its popularity
A survey by Entrust has found that while hybrid working is popular with employees and leaders alike, the security concerns around the model are high with business leaders.
From childhood investing to two decades on Wall Street – the journey of an...
Becoming an entrepreneur takes a strong mindset and every path to becoming a company founder will be different. Life.io’s latest podcast explores the journey of Ramsey Smith and how he became an entrepreneur.
PayPal to acquire Japanese unicorn Paidy in $2.7bn deal as the BNPL race heats...
PayPal is set to acquire Japanese buy now, pay later firm Paidy for $2.7bn as the US payments company looks to expand its reach in the Asian country.
Peter Thiel-backed B2B platform ShopUp inks $75m Series B
Bangladeshi B2B commerce platform ShopUp has secured $75m in a Series B funding round headed by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures.
Sovos acquires tax software competitor 1099 Pro to broaden SME offering
Global tax software provider Sovos has purchased tax software and services company 1099 Pro for an undisclosed fee.
Fluency scores $1.3m in seed funding to grow CBDC blockchain platform
Blockchain start-up Fluency has reeled in $1.3m in seed funding from various unnamed European investors, giving the company a total valuation of $23.5m.
TheCityUK creates 5 year plan to make UK a leading financial centre
TheCityUK has outlined a new international strategy designed to make the UK become a leading financial centre over the next five years.