Investors

ID verification platform provider Persona inks $50m to build its personalised solution

San Francisco-based identity infrastructure company Persona nabbed $50m in a Series B funding round led by Index Ventures with participation from existing investor Coatue.

Secret Network scores $11.5m to further develop DeFi and NFTs with privacy protection

Privacy-enabled blockchain firm Secret Network witnessed a slew of well-known organisations who invested in SCRT, the native coin of the Secret Community blockchain, totalling $11.5m.

UK passes bill aimed at protecting against harmful foreign investments

The UK government has passed a bill that would give it the ability to intervene in foreign direct investments that could negatively impact the country.

Michael J Fox, Ryan Reynolds and Drake among the stars backing Wealthsimple’s C$750m latest...

Canadian FinTech company Wealthsimple has raised C$750m from a funding round led by Greylock and Meritech.

Corporate spend management firms and celebrity-backed companies among the 42 FinTech rounds raised last...

A Jared Leto-backed startup, family-focused FinTech firms and corporate spend management companies were among the big winners of the 42 funding rounds reported on last week.

Cloud-based PayTech firm Gr4vy lands $11.1m to develop its payment platform

Cloud-native payments company Gr4vy bagged a Series A funding round of $11.1m, led by Nyca Partners.

Threat detection startup Vectra AI enters the unicorn club after latest cash injection

San Jose-based threat detection and response company Vectra AI raised $130m in a funding round that valued the company at $1.2bn.

Vivid Money bags $60m Series B to expand across Europe

Berlin-based challenger bank Vivid Money has raised $60m from a Series B funding round led by Greenoaks.

Blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos picks up $300m, takes its valuation to $2.4bn

New York-based cryptocurrency exchange Paxos raised $300m in a Series D funding round taking its valuation to $2.4bn.

Wasabi eyes global expansion following $112m Series C

Hot cloud storage company Wasabi has raised $112m from a Series C funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research Company.

News Stories

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its integration into the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that utilizes AWS technologies to create diverse solutions for customers.
WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech’s promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead
Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.

P&V Group partners with Comarch for enhanced digital insurance solutions

Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.
Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew's specialist API Exam

Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew’s specialist API Exam

Nearly one year ago, hyperexponential launched a certification programme, beginning with the "Core Model Developer Exam." The initiative has been warmly received, with certificates and badges being awarded quarterly. The enthusiasm for this achievement is visible, with many sharing their hx Renew certificates on LinkedIn, celebrating their success.
FinTech

Strong week for FinTech deals with almost $750m raised

This week saw a rip-roaring collection of deals in the FinTech sector, with FinTech Global recording a complete total of 31 deals. The biggest...

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