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What these 25 funding rounds tell you about where the FinTech industry is going

Cybersecurity has had a big funding week with ReliaQuest picking up the biggest round last week, but several challenger banks and InsurTech ventures also bagged considerable cash injections.

Esusu extends seed round with another $2.3m

Katapult Accelerator almuni Esusu has bagged $2.3m in a seed extension round, bringing the total raised in this round to $4m.

Blacksoil Capital bags $3.4m as it pivots its focus because of Covid19

Credit platform Blacksoil Capital has secured $3.4m from more than 60 investors who injected the cash through non-convertible debenture placements.

CredoLab bags $7m in Series A round led by GBG

Digital risk company CredoLab has secured $7m in a Series A round led by global identity data intelligence company GBG.

FPL Technologies said to raise $10m for its Series A round

India-based FPL Technologies has reportedly bagged $10m in its Series A funding round to support the wider distribution of its credit card.

American Express acquires small business loans FinTech Kabbage

American Express has acquired small business loan platform Kabbage in a deal that will see the payment giant gobble up the Covid-19 beleaguered FinTech's team, solutions and IP.

Square is testing short-term small loans through its Cash App.

Payment solutions provider Square is trialling a small and short-term loan feature in its Cash App.

Curve makes bid for £10m grant from the BCR Capability and Innovation Fund

UK FinTech Curve has made a bid for a £10m grant in order to upgrade SME financing during the pandemic.

Eduvanz bags $3m in new investment round

Student loan startup Eduvanz has secured $3m in a Series A round led by Sequoia's SCI Investment VI fund.

Venio launches its credit app in the Philippines

New York-headquartered Venio has begun offering easy-to-access credit facilities to unbanked consumers in the Philippines.

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AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

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Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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