Infrastructure & Enterprise Software

Asaak lands funding to support gig workers in Africa

Uganda-based asset financing startup Asaak has raised $30m in pre-Series A equity and debt funding, a report from TechCrunch has revealed.

Europe’s first blockchain financial institution opens for pre-registration

Benker is set to become the first ever licensed blockchain financial institution in Europe following an approval by the Bank of Lithuania.

Nouse secures seed amid cost of living crisis

Nous, a London-based FinTech start-up, has raised $9m in seed financing to build out its service that helps households navigate the imminent cost of living crisis.

Starling completes £130.5m fundraise

British digital bank Starling Bank has completed an internal fundraise of £130.5m at a pre-money valuation of more than £2.5 billion.

Temenos, Wipro extent partnership to boost digitalisation within banking

Banking software developers Temenos and Wipro have expanded their partnership to help banks of every size accelerate their modernisation journey.
Mexican FinTech unicorn Clara secures debt line

Mexican FinTech unicorn Clara secures debt line

 Mexican FinTech unicorn Clara has reportedly raised $90m in debt funding from US tech investor Accial Capital.

Jojonomic pulls in $1.5m to take the misery out of expenses

Expenses management app Jojonomics has raised $1.5m in a round led by Maloekoe Ventures.

Entertainment industry payroll software provider Cast & Crew changes private equity hands

EQT is the latest private equity owner of entertainment industry payroll and HR tech developer Cast & Crew Entertainment Services, after agreeing a buyout from global tech investment major Silver Lake.

France-based Pennylane said to raise $18.4m in funding

France-based FinTech Pennylane has reportedly netted $18.4m in funding to support the development of its bookkeeping tools.
SimpliContract closes pre-Series A on $3.5m

CLM developer SimpliContract closes pre-Series A on $3.5m

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) SaaS platform SimpliContract has closed its pre-Series A round on $3.5m, as it looks to expand in the US and Europe.

News Stories

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud, a leading innovator in the Staffing Industry known for its advanced automation and AI-driven solutions, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Immediate, a forward-thinking provider of pay access solutions.
Marqeta powers Rain's new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta powers Rain’s new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta, a global modern card issuing platform, has partnered with Rain, a financial wellness benefits provider that assists companies in giving employees greater control over their finances.
Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies, a leading RegTech company, has teamed up with HSBC Expat, a branch of HSBC Bank specialised in services for expatriates, excels in offering tailored banking solutions across the globe.
FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.

FinTech funding flourishes amid diverse week for deal activity

FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.
Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna, an AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, and Milkywire, an environmental impact platform, have launched the Nature Transformation Fund.

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