Canadian VC firm closes third investment fund, raises $101m
FinTech-focused VC company Information Venture Partners has closed its third investment fund and has raised a total of $101m.
San Francisco VC firm eyes Lithuanian FinTech investment
Venture capital startup Launchpad Capital is investing up to $35m in early-stage Lithuanian startups who are looking to break into the North American market.
Michael J Fox, Ryan Reynolds and Drake among the stars backing Wealthsimple’s C$750m latest...
Canadian FinTech company Wealthsimple has raised C$750m from a funding round led by Greylock and Meritech.
MAS launches RegTech and digital schemes, commits S$42m to boost adoption
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced a RegTech grant scheme and an enhanced digital acceleration grant (DAG) program to boost tech use in the financial sector.
Vivid Money bags $60m Series B to expand across Europe
Berlin-based challenger bank Vivid Money has raised $60m from a Series B funding round led by Greenoaks.
Wasabi eyes global expansion following $112m Series C
Hot cloud storage company Wasabi has raised $112m from a Series C funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research Company.
Bunq reaches €1bn user deposit landmark, opens new German office
Dutch challenger bank Bunq has reached a milestone of €1bn in user deposits.
Viva Wallet receives Tencent backing as it bags $80m financing
Greek FinTech Viva Wallet has raised $80m in financing to bolster its loans and instant payment services.
Three ways FinTechs are leaning into PayTech innovation
In the wake of COVID-19, research suggests FinTech companies are experiencing a strong growth spurt giving them the opportunity to innovate like never before.
Qover snares $25m Series B to accelerate global development
Brussels-headquartered InsurTech Qover has closed a $25m Series B funding round led by Prime Ventures.