Novus to launch beta banking app as it prepares for summer roll-out
UK-based banking company Novus is due to launch its beta banking app in the coming weeks before introducing the product to the wider public in summer 2021.
FinTech innovator Equabli secures $3.35m in funding
Equabli, a leading light in the FinTech sector, is celebrating the successful completion of its most recent financing round.
Nigerian BNPL platform CredPal collects bridge round
CredPal, a Nigerian FinTech company that offers buy now, pay later services, has reportedly collected $15m in a bridge round comprised of equity and debt.
Stavvy pulls in $40m Series A, teams with Flagstar to boost Covid-19 loan relief
US FinTech Stavvy has secured $40m from a Series A financing round led by Morningside Technology Ventures.
Finexos bags funding to support loans without a credit score
Finexos, a FinTech aimed at improving access to lending without a credit score, has received a $695,000 funding round, which was led by Growth Capital Ventures.
Mortgage lender Nexera lands Warburg Pincus investment
Mortgage lender Nexera Holdings has received a ‘significant growth investment’ from funds affiliated with global private equity firm Warburg Pincus.
MotoRefi secures Goldman Sachs backing in $45m Series B
US Auto FinTech MotoRefi has closed a $45m Series B round led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Growth Equity team.
Polaris expands digital footprint with new online banking platform
Nigeran bank Polaris has boosted its digital presence with the launch of VULTe, its new digital bank.
CredAvenue joins Indian unicorn club
CredAvenue, which helps businesses and entrepreneurs secure debt from lenders, has secured $137m in Series B funding, making it the fastest Indian FinTech startup to join the unicorn club.
Fifth Third acquires ESG POS lender Dividend Finance
Fifth Third has acquired Dividend Finance, a POS lender for residential renewable energy and sustainability-focused home improvement.