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How will the coronavirus impact funding into InsurTech during and post the pandemic?

When major FinTech companies like Monzo suffer a down round, it can causes a cloud of fear over the market, but there will still be a need for digital financial and insurance solutions post-pandemic.
Why firms should be bolstering their ESG data collection

Why firms should be bolstering their ESG data collection

Financial services have needed to put an increased focus on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) over recent years and 2024 looks set to only add to this.
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PayTechs blaze a trail in this week’s funding rounds

In the 25 FinTech funding rounds reported by FinTech Global this week, PayTech and Crypto firms led the way with high levels of funding.

FIs lose up to 50% of revenue for poor cloud connectivity

Financial institutions have a “resilience paradox” that is costing them up to 50% of their revenue, according to a study from global infrastructure and connectivity provider BSO.
Vero Technologies bags $8.5m investment to transform wholesale financing for banks

Vero Technologies bags $8.5m investment to transform wholesale financing for banks

Vero Technologies, a leading wholesale financing technology and loan servicing platform, has celebrated the completion of its $8.5m Series A funding round.
Raincoat, pioneering AI climate insurance in Puerto Rico, clinches $150k

Raincoat, pioneering AI climate insurance in Puerto Rico, clinches $150k

Raincoat, a startup based in Puerto Rico, has received a significant financial boost with a $150k award from Google. This funding forms part of the...
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Bookkeeping service provider Bench closes $18m funding round

Bookkeeping service provider Bench has closed an $18m Series B-1 funding round led by iNovia Capital.

Stori becomes the latest FinTech unicorn in Mexico

Credit card company Stori has become the latest Mexican company to join the unicorn club, following the close of a $150m Series C-2 funding round.  

Verisk in Opta take-over for data-driven risk management

Global data analytics provider Verisk has acquired provider of property intelligence solutions Opta with the goal of reshaping risk management.

Current brings Series A total funding to $10m, following new investment

Child-focused personal finance platform Current has raised an additional investment to its Series A round from Fifth Third Bancorp, bringing the total funding to $10m.

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Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial, a prominent FinTech company providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced today the closure of its third and largest asset-backed securitization (ABS) valued at $126.9m.
Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global, a London-based leader in regulatory technology, has announced a significant growth investment of $40m from Silversmith Capital Partners, a growth equity firm located in Boston.
Ledgebrook's innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook’s innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook, the rapidly growing InsurTech firm, has successfully closed a $17m Series B funding round.
Sedgwick strengthens global capabilities with strategic investment from Altas Partners

Sedgwick strengthens global capabilities with strategic investment from Altas Partners

Sedgwick, a global leader in claims management, loss adjusting, and technology-driven solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Altas Partners, a prominent North American private equity firm.
Nirvana secures $24.2m in Series A to enhance health insurance transparency

Nirvana secures $24.2m in Series A to enhance health insurance transparency

Nirvana, a pioneering health tech company, today announced a significant boost to its mission of bringing transparency to health insurance processes.

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