Institutional Investment & Trading

WealthTech TORA enters strategic partnership with Revolution

Investment technology company TORA has signed a letter of intent to enter into a strategic partnership with Revolution, an investment and asset management company.

French WealthTech Finary inks €2.2m from Y Combinator, Speedinvest

Paris-based real-time investment monitoring platform Finary raised €2.2m in a seed round funding led by European VC Speedinvest.

Paris-based Shares.io pockets €8.5m in Valar Ventures-led round to launch social and investing app

Paris-based social investment platform Shares.io has closed one of the largest-ever seed fundraising by an early-stage startup in Europe by securing around €8.5m in pre-seed pre-product funding.
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Serena Ventures ready to make a racket

Following her retirement, tennis star Serena Williams’ has said she will focus on her venture capital firm Serena Ventures, which backs a variety of companies including FinTechs and InsurTechs, many of which are owned by women and people of colour.

UAE government partners with Mastercard to accelerate adoption of AI

The UAE’s Artificial intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced a new partnership with Mastercard, designed to accelerate the adoption of AI.
Empowering Swiss investors: The rise of client-centric WealthTech solutions

Empowering Swiss investors: The rise of client-centric WealthTech solutions

In the dynamic world of wealth management, the confluence of impeccable client service and innovative technology is reshaping the industry's landscape, particularly in Switzerland and beyond.

Aquiline eyes InsurTech after closing debut early-stage fund above target

Financial services-focused New York buyout house Aquiline Capital has beaten its target for its first fund dedicated to early and growth-stage dealmaking.
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Sure Ventures launches debut InsurTech fund

Early-stage investor Sure Ventures has launched its debut fund.

Digital Debt Capital Markets nets £2.5m in seed funding

Digital Debt Capital Markets (DDCM), which aims to digitise the end-to-end life cycle of a bond, has scored £2.5m in funding from a group of individuals and family offices.

Can FCA’s Binance ban be the beginning of a clampdown on crypto exchanges?

Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has been banned from operating in the UK. This might be a sign that regulatory bodies will now put cryptocurrency exchanges under their microscope.

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Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, has partnered with OpenFin, a leader in Chromium-based workspace technology for the financial industry.
Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest, a payment solutions provider known for its innovative technology and reliable service, has entered into a new partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a leading advocate for UK entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles, the UK’s leading tile specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with GoCardless, a prominent bank payments company, to enhance its Trade Pay service. This collaboration marks a significant step in Topps Tiles' efforts to deepen its engagement with the trade market.
SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe's largest private credit deals

SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe’s largest private credit deals

SumUp, a leading global FinTech company, recently raised €1.5bn from private credit lenders in a significant funding round led by Goldman Sachs. This transaction marks one of the largest European private credit deals in recent years.
Island's enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island’s enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island, the Dallas-based pioneer in enterprise browsers, today announced a significant boost to its financial standing and market position.

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