Funding Rounds

UK ‘deeptech’ specialist IQ Capital hits £92m Fund III first close

Deeptech-focused UK venture capital firm IQ Capital has hit a £92m first close for its third fund targeting the sector.

Robinhood extends its already massive Series F round with another $320m

If any FinTech company's funding round can be said to have broken the internet, the stocktrading startup Robinhood's Series F round should definitely be in the running.

Energy derivatives FinTech provider AEGIS gets Baird Capital backing

Energy derivatives FinTech business AEGIS Energy Risk has picked up investment from US private equity house Baird Capital.

ALTR collects $15m for blockchain-based cybersecurity solution

ALTR, a cybersecurity platform looking to unleash the benefits of blockchain, has emerged from stealth with $15m in funding.

Novo pulls in $4.8m for its venture round

Novo, a digital banking platform for small businesses, has pulled in $4.8m in a venture seed financing round.

What were the biggest deals in InsurTech in 2021?

2021 was another year of growth for the InsurTech industry, with funding setting an annual record of $9.1bn only nine months into the year. But what were the biggest deals?

OakNorth closes $30m investment from Japan’s SMBC

OakNorth, an AI software developer, has received a $30m investment from Japan-based bank Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC).

InnoCells acquires Spanish payments processor PAYTPV

InnoCells, the investment division of Banco Sabadell, has acquired Spanish virtual payments processor PAYTPV for an undisclosed amount.
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Yapstone nets $71m in Series C led by Premji Invest

Global online and mobile payments solution YapStone has netted $71m in its Series C led by Premji Invest.
Waave

Aussie FinTech Waave locks in $4.7m seed

Waave, a Syndey-based FinTech that uses open banking technology, has raised $4.7m in a seed round backed by key angel investors.

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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