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Tiger Global backs Jodo’s vision for India’s education payments

Jodo, a Bangalore-based FinTech that helps families pay tuition fees, has raised $15m in Series A funding.

Starling Bank CEO responds to Bounce Back Loan criticism from rejected would-be loan takers

Several small business owners have criticised Starling Bank for its handling of the governmental coronavirus relief loans scheme and now the challenger bank founder has responded to the criticism.

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.
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Kreditech takes €110m in largest German FinTech deal to date

German credit scoring and lending company Kreditech has landed €110m in the largest equity investment into German FinTech company to date.

Switzerland-based i2 Invest said to close $1.4m in funding round

Switzerland-based i2 Invest has reportedly closed a new funding round on $1.4m to help it launch two funds in Autumn.

Prospa raises largest ever Australian FinTech VC round

The Sydney-based company picked up A$25m ($19.18m) in a Series B round led by AirTree Ventures. Entrée Capital and Ironbridge Capital also participated in the round.

Sympl to improve access to BNPL services in Egypt

Egypt-based startup Sympl, which describes itself as a ‘save now, pay later’ platform, has raised $6m in seed funding just five months after its...

VEON backs Dastgyr for Pakistani e-commerce

Dastgyr, a Pakistan-based B2B e-commerce marketplace platform, has raised $15m in Series A funding led byVEON Ventures.

Customers left “gutted” and in tears after neobank Tide halts Bounce Back Loans to...

UK challenger bank Tide has frozen the issuing of Bounce Back Loans for small businesses after its funding efforts fell through, leaving customers crestfallen and in tears.
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Prosper looks to new CEO amid tough year for P2P lenders

There’s change coming at the top of online lender Prosper Marketplace with CEO Aaron Vermut leaving the company at the end of the month.

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AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud, a leading innovator in the Staffing Industry known for its advanced automation and AI-driven solutions, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Immediate, a forward-thinking provider of pay access solutions.
Marqeta powers Rain's new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta powers Rain’s new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta, a global modern card issuing platform, has partnered with Rain, a financial wellness benefits provider that assists companies in giving employees greater control over their finances.
Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies, a leading RegTech company, has teamed up with HSBC Expat, a branch of HSBC Bank specialised in services for expatriates, excels in offering tailored banking solutions across the globe.
FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.

FinTech funding flourishes amid diverse week for deal activity

FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.
Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna, an AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, and Milkywire, an environmental impact platform, have launched the Nature Transformation Fund.

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