Funding Rounds

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Atom Bank announces £83m from BBVA with more on the way

UK challenger bank Atom Bank has raised a further £83m in equity capital. The round takes Atom’s total funding to £219m and values the Durham-based company at £261m.
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Next Insurance grabs $29m to cover SMEs

Online insurer to small and medium sized businesses Next Insurance has picked up $29m in a Series A round led by Munich Re/HSB Ventures.
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Property platform BrickVest grabs first half of £4m round

London-based real estate investment platform BrickVest has raised half of its latest £4m funding round. The company took on £2m from angel investors.
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More good news for lending as Upstart nabs $32.5m Series D

In the wake of Prosper’s $5bn loan financing deal, there’s further positive signs for the online lending space with Upstart raising $32.5m in its Series D round.
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Lending and credit health startup CreditMantri scoops up $7.6m

Indian digital lending and financial wellness startup CreditMantri has raised $7.6m in its Series B round. The investment was led by Quona Capital.
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House of Fraser to back Tandem with £35m

Challenger bank Tandem is set to receive a £35m investment form UK department store firm House of Fraser.

Dealflo scores £10m for deal automation

Financial agreement automation platform Dealflo has picked up £10m in a Series B round led Holtzbrinck Ventures. Existing backer Notion Capital also participated alongside Frog Capital.

SoFi scoops up $500m to expand into Canada and Australia

Lending disruptor SoFi has landed $500m in a new haul of funding led by private equity investor Silver Lake. Softbank and GPI Capital also participated in the Series F round.

Clinc grabs $6.3m for voice-controlled smart assistant

AI-powered financial assistant Clinc has picked up $6.3m in a Series A round led by Drive Capital. Hyde Park Venture Partners and Cahoots Holdings also participated.

Prospa raises largest ever Australian FinTech VC round

The Sydney-based company picked up A$25m ($19.18m) in a Series B round led by AirTree Ventures. Entrée Capital and Ironbridge Capital also participated in the round.

News Stories

Legal & General partners with Moneyhub for innovative pensions dashboard

Legal & General (L&G) has teamed up with Moneyhub, a leader in FinTech and Open Finance technology. This collaboration aims to enhance how individuals plan...
tax

Addressing the challenges of intermediary structures in tax operations

Managing intermediary structures within tax operations has long been a complex task. These structures typically feature multiple layers of ownership and a variety of...
In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.

8 key strategies for customer acquisition in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.
AI

How will the EU’s AI Act impact the financial market?

The Artificial Intelligence Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024. The Act, one of the first of its kind, establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union. How will it impact the financial sector?
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

Tower partners with HealthCarePlus to provide exclusive insurance products to union members

New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

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