Funding Rounds

Are Baby Boomers the ideal FinTech customers?

A recent study by payments-as-a-service platform Modulr has found 65% of over 65s are open to using new financial services or payment methods for convenience.

Ex-Monzo leaders introduce Sync Savings with massive backing to transform UK cash savings

Ex-Monzo executives, Joss Tasker and Alex Fox, have marked the inception of their latest FinTech venture, Sync Savings. The dynamic duo is setting out to address challenges faced by the UK's cash savings sector, a market that has been in need of innovation for a considerable period.

The real reason why FinTech investments in Africa is booming

We're revealing how Africa’s underbanked population and mobile phones gave rise to a massive FinTech market.

CYR3CON secures $8.2m in new investment

Cybersecurity company CYR3CON has closed an $8.2m investment round led by Pivotal Group, with participation by Trumpf Ventures, 3Lines Venture Capital, DF Enterprises, Hike Ventures and other investors.

How France became a FinTech fortress

A recent blogpost by Currencycloud has detailed how a goldrush in the French FinTech market has led to the country become the third biggest FinTech hub in Europe.
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Remittance, aid platform Vipicash said to bag $266k

Digital remittance and aid platform Vipicash has reportedly netted NOK 2.2m ($266,000) in funding from local investors.

London-based StepEx lands €1.2m to offer alternative student finance

StepEx, an FCA-regulated FinTech startup that provides affordable student finance based on future earnings rather than debt, has raised €1.2m in pre-seed funding.

nesto eyes staff, tech expansion following $76m Series B raise

Canadian mortgage comparison platform nesto has raised $76m from a Series B funding round.

Liberis closes first institutional investment as it eyes EU and US expansion

Liberis, a small business lending platform, has collected £32m in funding as it looks to boost growth in the US and Europe.

Cachet closes seed round on €1.1m as it eyes expansion into Nordics

Estonia-based InsurTech Cachet has closed its seed round on €1.1m as it looks to expand its services to enter new markets such as Poland, the Nordics and the UK.

News Stories

AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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