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Monzo grabs new ?4.8m round from Passion Capital

UK challenger bank Monzo has raised ?4.8m in what it's calling an 'interim' funding round led by Passion Capital.
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Startupbootcamp InsurTech pens £1m deal with Eos

Startupbootcamp’s InsurTech accelerator has inked a deal with Eos Venture Partners that will see the investor put up to £1m into the accelerators’ cohort of startups next year.

Reali unlocks $2m for IoT-driven real estate platform

Real estate marketplace Reali has unlocked a $2m seed round from Liquid2 Ventures and Dragonfly Investments Group as well as angel investors.

Finrise banks $5.4m for healthcare financing

Healthcare financing platform Finrise has raised $5.4m in a debt and equity seed round. The funding was led by Mayfield with NFX Guild, WTI Holdings and angel investors also investing.

Accenture buys design agency to help redesign retail banking

Professional services giant Accenture has acquired digital banking-focused design agency Allen International to boost its digital transformation capabilities.
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Smart home InsurTech startup Neos nabs £1m

Smart home insurance service Neos has raised £1m in a seed round from Eos Venture Partners.
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Kindful picks up $3.5m for non-profit software

Fundraising and donor management software for non-profits Kindful has raised $3.5m in a Series A round. The investment for the Nashville-based company was led by Cultivation Capital.
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Ladder banks $14m for digital life insurance

Digital life insurance startup Ladder has raised $14m in its Series A round. Canaan Partners led the round with Lightspeed Venture Partners, NYCA and 8VC also contributing.
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CityFALCON smashes through crowdfunding target

London financial news and intelligence platform CityFALCON has hit its £150,000 crowdfunding target in less than a month. The company attracted 120 investors to its campaign on Seedrs.
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South Korean insurer buys 4.1% stake in lending Club for $66m

South Korea’s Hanwha Life Insurance has acquired a 4.1% stake in troubled peer-to-peer lending firm Lending Club. The insurer paid $66.3m for the stake.

News Stories

Legal & General partners with Moneyhub for innovative pensions dashboard

Legal & General (L&G) has teamed up with Moneyhub, a leader in FinTech and Open Finance technology. This collaboration aims to enhance how individuals plan...
tax

Addressing the challenges of intermediary structures in tax operations

Managing intermediary structures within tax operations has long been a complex task. These structures typically feature multiple layers of ownership and a variety of...
In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.

8 key strategies for customer acquisition in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.
AI

How will the EU’s AI Act impact the financial market?

The Artificial Intelligence Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024. The Act, one of the first of its kind, establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union. How will it impact the financial sector?
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

Tower partners with HealthCarePlus to provide exclusive insurance products to union members

New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

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