Funding Platforms

GoFundMe passes $3bn milestone in crowd donations

Charitable crowdfunding platform GoFundMe is experiencing rapid growth and announcing that the total raised through the platform now exceeds $3bn.
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OurCrowd launched 13th investment fund, just weeks after previous fund close

Crowdfunding platform OurCrowd has launched its 13th fund on $50m, just weeks after the launch of its previous vehicle.

Locket locks up £1m in crowdfund

Locket, the prevention-first insurance provider has opened its crowdfund to the public this week, and already secured £1m against a target of £750k. The insurance...

13 FinTech startups from Y Combinator’s latest batch to take note of

Seed accelerator Y Combinator has just announced its latest batch of startups. And there are some FinTech ventures that piqued our interest.

Chip aims to raise £10m on Crowdcube

Chip aims to raise £10m on Crowdcube
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Amazon commits $150m to founders from “underrepresented backgrounds”

Amazon has revealed that its Amazon Catalytic Capital initiative will invest $150m in venture capital funds, accelerators and incubators that provide funding to entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds.

Mantl bags $40m Series B to expand team, product suite

New York-based digital account opening firm Mantl has secured $40m in a Series B round led by Alphabet’s independent growth fund CapitalG.

Stake eyes European expansion following $30m funding round

Australian retail brokerage platform Stake has raised $30m from a new funding round led by Tiger Global.

Wagely bags $5.6m strategic funding to grow earned wage access platform

Indonesian FinTech startup Wagely has secured $5.6m in a strategic funding round led by Intergra Partners.

Upgrade sharpens horn following $105m Series E round

US FinTech Upgrade has bolstered its unicorn status by lifting its overall valuation to $3.3bn following a $105m Series E capital raise.

News Stories

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its integration into the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that utilizes AWS technologies to create diverse solutions for customers.
WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech’s promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead
Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.

P&V Group partners with Comarch for enhanced digital insurance solutions

Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.
Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew's specialist API Exam

Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew’s specialist API Exam

Nearly one year ago, hyperexponential launched a certification programme, beginning with the "Core Model Developer Exam." The initiative has been warmly received, with certificates and badges being awarded quarterly. The enthusiasm for this achievement is visible, with many sharing their hx Renew certificates on LinkedIn, celebrating their success.
FinTech

Strong week for FinTech deals with almost $750m raised

This week saw a rip-roaring collection of deals in the FinTech sector, with FinTech Global recording a complete total of 31 deals. The biggest...

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