Funding Rounds

Nigeria-based Cowrywise said to raise $3m in its pre-Series A round

Nigerian FinTech company Cowrywise has reportedly raised $3m in its pre-Series A round, which was led by Quona Capital.
Alicia

Dutch InsurTech Alicia lands €7m seed

Alicia, a Dutch provider of insurance-as-a-service for freelancers, has scored €7m in seed investment.

Austrian FinTech cashpresso reels in €3.5m

Austrian FinTech startup cashpresso has raised €3.5m to expand its e-commerce consumer financing service.
GenTwo

Swiss FinTech GenTwo secures $15m Series A investment

GenTwo, a firm specialising in the securitisation of both bankable and non-bankable assets, has accumulated $15m in a Series A raise.

Forge Global closes $85m round, as it rebrands from Equidate

Online marketplace for pre-IPO securities Forge Global, has rebranded to Equidate alongside the close of its $85m Series B.
Veza

Veza bags capital from The Syndicate Group for identity security growth

Veza has caught the attention of TSG, a venture firm renowned for driving revenue growth and spearheading customer acquisition.

Canada-based Paystone rakes in $69m in equity and debt

Payments and integrated software company Paystone has finalised a $69m strategic financing round from Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) and National Bank of Canada.
FinTech

Market investment in FinTech soars this week with huge Stripe raise

A massive $7.2bn in FinTech investment was reported this week, with Stripe dominating over the rest with a huge $6.5bn raise.  

Bugcrowd collects $30m in its Series D

Bugcrowd, a crowdsourced cybersecurity platform, has closed a $30m Series D round after it witnessed a 100% year-over-year growth in booking numbers.

Klarna unveils new comparison shopping service across European markets

Swedish buy now pay later (BNPL) juggernaut Klarna has launched its Comparison Shopping Service (CSS) in 21 markets across Europe.

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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