Marketplace Lending

Scout24 acquires all the shares in FINANZCHECK.de for €285m

Scout24, a digital marketplaces operator, has acquired the entire shares of FINANZCHECK.de for €285m on a cash-free and debt-free basis.

Paidy secures yet another Series C extension hot off the heels of its previous...

Paidy, a Japanese point-of-sale financing platform, has reportedly secured $48m in a Series C round, coming just months after its former round.

25 FinTech deals from last week and what they tell you about the state...

The FinTech funding rounds over the past week show that the coronavirus continues to affect the sector and also provide an opportunity to look closer at India's industry.

Latin American digital SME lender BizCapital raises $12m in Series B round

Brazilian online lender BizCapital has bagged $12m in a new funding round as it moves to develop more products to support small businesses' financing needs.

Lendeavor rebrands to Provide after the close of its latest funding round

Lendeavor, which offers finance options for healthcare practices, has rebranded to Provide and closed a $34m Series A and B round to support its growth.

Sezzle raises $100m from Bastion Capital

US start-up Sezzle has secured a $100m investment from FinTech and specialty finance-focused Bastion Capital, as it plans to grow its retail payments business. Sezzle’s...

European open banking report reveals huge growth potential for the sector

A report by open banking firm Yolt Technology Services (YTS) has found that up to 40% of banking customers across the continent are not currently using an open banking solution.

UpEquity closes its Series A comprised of both equity and debt

UpEquity, a mortgage platform that aims to improve the home purchasing experience, has closed its Series A round on $25m.

October receives €258m in funding to underwrite more SME loans across Europe

Business loan provider October has received €258m in funding to bolster its capacity to provide financing options.

Tech-driven SME lender illimity posts “solid results” in the first quarter despite COVID-19

While COVID-19 is spreading across the globe, illimity has issued bullish results from the first quarter.

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Over $3bn raised in this week's 29 FinTech funding rounds

Over $3bn raised in this week’s 29 FinTech funding rounds

Over $3bn was raised by FinTech companies this week, supercharged by a colossal €1.5bn raised by UK-based SumUp. 
Intellect Design Arena welcomes Rajesh Mehta to enhance transaction banking strategy

Intellect Design Arena welcomes Rajesh Mehta to enhance transaction banking strategy

Intellect Design Arena, a pioneering FinTech company known for its cloud-native, API-led microservices-based multi-product platforms, has appointed Rajesh Mehta to its Growth Advisory Board.
League data and Mambu revolutionize Canadian credit unions with new digital banking platform

League data and Mambu revolutionize Canadian credit unions with new digital banking platform

League Data and Mambu have embarked on a groundbreaking journey to transform the Canadian financial landscape by introducing advanced cloud banking solutions to credit unions.
Fingerprint and Oscilar unite to enhance fraud prevention in FinTech

Fingerprint and Oscilar unite to enhance fraud prevention in FinTech

Fingerprint, known as the world's most accurate device intelligence platform, is partnering with Oscilar, a leader in AI-driven risk and fraud management.
Open English and dLocal forge strategic partnership to revolutionise local payments in emerging markets

Open English and dLocal forge strategic partnership to revolutionise local payments in emerging markets

Open English, an online English-learning platform operating in over 30 countries, and dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform specializing in high-growth markets, have recently announced a significant partnership.

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