How did Singapore beat China to become Asia’s biggest FinTech investment destination?
Singapore is hotbed for FinTech innovation that has overtaken China as the biggest investment destination in the region. However, its leadership position is far from certain.
Online lending app Moneybaba receives funding to support growth in Africa
Online lending platform for emerging markets Moneybaba has closed a ?major investmentfrom EMEA Capital and Duet Group.
PayPal co-founder Max Levchin’s new company Affirm is apparently raising $1.5bn
The company may have raised a massive $300m Series F round in April, but it seems as if Affirm is reportedly looking to fill its coffers with another $1.5bn.
How Carbon overcame the challenges of setting up a FinTech startup to support Nigeria’s...
Nigeria is at the centre of Africa’s FinTech revolution. Native Carbon aims to play a pivotal role in creating a thriving ecosystem where men and women have access to financial services.
Capcito Finance secures $7.6m to support international growth
Capcito Finance, a Swedish FinTech which automates loans and financing to businesses, has secured SEK 74m ($7.6m) in funding.
Stripe releases new financing service for internet businesses
Payments processor Stripe has released a new service aimed at improving the access to capital for internet businesses.
Kredivo closes $20m in credit line to support growth in Indonesia
Kredivo, an Indonesia-based digital credit platform, has collected $20m in a new debt line to support its growth in the country.
LendingPoint pulls in $250m credit facility from Guggenheim Securities
Online lending platform LendingPoint has received a $250m credit facility from Guggenheim Securities.
Tala grabs $110m in Series D funding round led by RPS Ventures
US-based digital lending company Tala has closed a $110m Series D round to help three billion underbanked adults get a loan.
Commercial loan FinTech Blooma has grabbed $2.75m in a new seed round
San Diego-based Blooma has closed a new funding round led by Floodgate, the early stage venture capital investor.