Plug-and-play software dev Weavr scores Series A
Weavr, a plug-and-play financial solutions provider, has scored $40m for its Series A round, which was led by Tiger Global.
Jay-Z-backed Ethos bolsters unicorn status with SoftBank investment
US life insurance firm Ethos has secured a $2.7bn valuation after a $100m investment from SoftBank Group.
IKEA forays into banking sector with a 49% stake in Ikano Bank
Expanding its business into other areas, Swedish furniture giant IKEA has entered the banking space by acquiring a 49% stake in Ikano Bank.
Pollinate teams up with Mastercard to enhance its software capabilities
Pollinate, a software developer helping digitise merchant acquiring for banks, has partnered with Mastercard to improve data insights for banks serving SMEs around the world.
API developer Griffin collects ?3m as it seeks UK banking license
Banking API platform Griffin has reportedly raised ?3m in a seed round as it looks to finish building its platform.
Ardian Growth, Naxicap Partners, Apax Partners exit Consort NT
Ardian Growth, Naxicap Partners and Apax Partners Development have sold their shares in digital services developer Consort NT.
Bookkeeping platform Pilot closes $15m Series A led by Index
Bookkeeping platform Pilot has closed a $15m Series A funding round led by Index Ventures.
Audit recovery company SpendMend nets funding
Spend visibility and audit recovery company SpendMend has received an undisclosed investment from Sheridan Capital Partners.
NexBank bags $20m in equity raise
Texas-based commercial banking, mortgage banking and institutional services provider NexBank Capital has scored a $20m common equity raise.
HeavenHR swipes $6.7m to continue European expansion
HR, payroll and employee benefits platform HeavanHR has raised ?6m ($6.7m) in a Series A round of funding.