Funding Platforms

Lendahand reaches ?1m target for its crowdfunding on Seedrs

Lendahand, which is a crowdfunding platform for impact investing, has hit the target ?1m of its own crowdfunding campaign.

Investing app Freetrade has raised ?6.45m on Crowdcube so far

Freetrade has crushed its ?1m target in a new crowdfunding round for 4.41% of equity at a ?140m pre-money valuation.

The SEC opens up crowdfunding rules to help businesses survive COVID-19

As the coronavirus is continuously making the situation more dire for businesses, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has offered them a potential lifeline by providing temporary, conditional relief by easing the US’ crowdfunding rules.

24 FinTech funding rounds from the last week you should know about

From Stash’s $113m round to Okra collecting $1m in new investment, the last week has seen a smattering of FinTech companies raise money.

Funding Societies said to raise $40m despite making staff cuts

Singaporean P2P lending platform Funding Societies has allegedly secured $40m in its Series C, despite the coronavirus forcing it to downsize.

23 FinTech investment rounds to make the news over the past seven days

Stripe's whooping $600m Series G expansion wasn't the only investment round completed by a FinTech company over the last week.

InsurTech startup honcho closes £1.2m round supported by crowdfunding and established investors

UK-based startup honcho has closed another successful round by combining crowdfunding and the backing of established investors such as Insurtech Gateway, Business Durham and the North East Development Capital Fund.

Fundraising platform CrowdPouch closes angel investment round

India-based crowdfunding platform CrowdPouch has closed an angel investment round after a successful first year of operations.

18 FinTech funding rounds you missed last week

Despite coronavirus fears, the last week saw a number of FinTech companies raise money.

Wefunder launches business loans to help startups survive the coronavirus crisis

Investment crowdfunding company Wefunder has announced a Coronavirus Crisis Loan programme to provide businesses with a strong cashflow through the COVID-19 crisis.

News Stories

Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

 Kazakhstan's pioneering financial technology firm, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, has joined hands with the renowned e-wallet giant Alipay+ to redefine the landscape of cashless transactions in China.
PNC & TCW forge new path in private credit solutions

PNC & TCW forge new path in private credit solutions

The PNC Financial Services Group, one of the largest diversified financial institutions in the US, and the TCW Group, a leading global asset manager, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering private credit solutions to middle market companies.
Accenture and Oracle revolutionise finance with generative AI solutions through new deal

Accenture and Oracle revolutionise finance with generative AI solutions through new deal

Accenture, a global professional services company, has partnered with Oracle, a leading enterprise AI and data management provider.
Wagmo and Rover unite to revolutionise pet care benefits for partner companies

Wagmo and Rover unite to revolutionise pet care benefits for partner companies

Wagmo, the leading provider of employer-based pet wellness plans, and Rover, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, have announced a strategic partnership.
GradGuard expands coverage: New tuition protection program includes loss of employment

GradGuard expands coverage: New tuition protection program includes loss of employment

In a bid to bolster its tuition protection program, GradGuard, a leading provider of college tuition and renters insurance programs, has unveiled a significant enhancement.

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