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Alternative lending platform Student Finance nets €1.15m

Student Finance, a startup offering students an alternative to a loan, has reportedly raised €1.15m in a funding round.

Graviti said to close $2.5m seed round

Graviti, a buy now pay later (BNPL) platform focused on unbanked in LatAm, has reportedly scored a $2.5m seed round.

Klarna acquires Close Brothers Retail Finance to expand UK presence

Payment solution developer Klarna Bank has acquired point-of-sale finance business Close Brothers Retail Finance, from UK merchant banking group Close Brothers.

India-based GetVantage said to close $5m seed round

Revenue-based financing platform GetVantage has reportedly closed $5m in its seed funding round, which will help it to expand into new markets across Southeast Asia.

Kenya-based lender M-KOPA secures $75m

Kenya-based FinTech company M-KOPA has reportedly raised $75m in a fresh funding round.

The UK’s FCA launches new review of unsecured credit market

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a review of the future regulation of the unsecured credit market, which could see crackdown on companies
Income verification startup Payscore raises funding

Income verification startup Payscore raises funding

Payscore, which is automating income verification for property managers and consumer lenders, has secured an undisclosed amount of funding.

Lending platform Blend launches homeowner insurance solution

Blend, a consumer lending platform, has launched its own homeowner insurance solution for consumers.
Go Car Credit secures £4m monthly loan support from Fintex Capital

Go Car Credit secures £4m monthly loan support from Fintex Capital

Fintex Capital, an innovative FinTech investment firm focused on alternative credit, has announced a long-term partnership with Go Car Credit, a specialist in motor finance lending. This partnership will support Go Car Credit in originating around £4m of car loans each month.

Corl levels up lending capabilities with $20m funding

AI-powered investment platform Corl Financial Investments has received a $20m growth investment from NAOS Finance.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

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FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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