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Brazil’s Facio said to raise $5m in its seed round

Brazil-based Facio, which provides tools to improve the financial wellbeing of employees, has reportedly raised $5m in its seed round.

Everyware closes Series A to expand into new verticals

Text-based payment processing system Everyware has closed its Series A round to help expand its verticals of operation.

Oriente collects $105m for its initial round of funding

Oriente, a FinTech solution developer aimed at financial inclusion in Asia, has collected $105m in its initial round of funding.

How Lami is democratising insurance in Africa

Kenyan InsurTech Lami has acquired Bluewave Insurance Agency, an InsurTech startup that leverages mobile technology to reach the underserved population, tapping into Africa’s insurance gap.
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Dragos fortifies its cybersecurity lead with a $74m boost in funding

Dragos, recognised for its cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/OT environments, has unveiled a $74m Series D extension.
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P2P lending platform Funding Societies nets $25m Series B

P2P lending platform Funding Societies has raised $25m in its Series B led by SoftBank Ventures Korea.
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What were the big WealthTech trends in Q1 2023?

Following the rollercoaster year of 2022, 2023 looks like it could equally be full of significant changes. Having already got to the end of the first quarter, Kidbrooke has taken a look at some of the biggest trends shaping the year.
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Dutch Central Bank’s bold move to halve carbon footprint by 2030

The De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) plans to align its equity and corporate bond portfolios with the objectives of the Paris Agreement.

Zeidler Group names its new CFO and product owner

Zeidler Group, a technology-driven law firm, has named former Goldman Sachs managing director Thilo Zeidler as its new CFO and product owner of various...
Australia sees new Cyber Wardens program launch to educate

Australia sees new Cyber Wardens program launch to educate

Australian bank CommBank has partnered with the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) to launch Cyber Wardens, a new project to protect small businesses from cyber threats and scams.

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Solid week for FinTech deals with 28 recorded

A total of $459m was raised across all the FinTech deals that were recorded this week by FinTech Global.  Leading the way of all the...
Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand, renowned for its blockchain-enabled B2B payments, is extending its zero-fee network to Canada, enhancing the scope of its services beyond the initial limited offering since 2018.
Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust, a prominent digital asset solution provider catering to institutional finance and the Web3 ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Grass.
Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq has introduced its cutting-edge digital asset platform at Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), one of Switzerland's premier banking institutions, in collaboration with Fireblocks.
Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq, a pioneering FinTech startup from Saudi Arabia, has joined forces with the global financial services giant, Mastercard.

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