Nigerian central bank reveals FinTech licensing plans
The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled plans for a new licensing regime for FinTechs operating in the country. The central bank issued a draft...
Betterview secures Plug and Play Ventures backing
AI Start-up Betterview has secured an investment from Silicon Valley-based VC Plug and Play Ventures.
gohenry raises 3x more than target in crowdfunding campaign
Gohenry, a prepaid card for children and parents, has raised £6.2m in its crowdfunding campaign.
Fintech backer Wildcat Venture Partners on hunt for $120m second fund
Wildcat Venture Partners is looking to more than triple its funds under management by raising up to $120m for its second investment vehicle.
Digital banking software developer Bankingly pulls in $5.25m
Uruguay-based Bankingly, a digital banking solution developer for financial institutions, has raised $5.25m in its latest funding round.
Story Ventures seeking up to $40m for data-driven startups fund
Story Ventures is out eyeing up to $40m for a fund using data to transform business areas ranging from fintech and healthcare to business services and security.
Analytics business Understory raises $7.5m
Weather network and data business Understory has raised $7.5m in a funding round led by 4490 Ventures. Understory processes data from forecasted weather events to...
Form3 secures funding from Draper to support growth in UK and Europe
Payments-as-a-service startup Form3 has received an undisclosed investment from Draper Esprit.
Zero Financial bags $16m seed, alongside platform launch
Zero Financial, a mobile banking solution and credit card startups, has pulled in $16m in a round made of debt and equity.
Commercial driver cashless card developer DKV Mobility Services gets PE major backing
Cashless card developer DKV Mobility Services Group has been bought by private equity major CVC Capital Partners.