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Debt collector app Ophelos nabs £5m in seed funding

Ophelos, which leverages AI to improve the debt resolution process, has reportedly collected £5m in its seed round.

Klarna rival Zilch extends Series C to support growth in the US

 UK-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) unicorn Zilch has raked in an additional $50m for its Series C round, bringing the round’s total to $160m.

India-based electric vehicle financing app Turno launches from stealth

Turno, which offers loans to buy electric vehicles, has launched out of stealth after closing a $3.1m funding round.

South African FinTech Yellow nets $20m in debt financing

South Africa-based Yellow, which offers energy financing products to low-income households in Africa, has reportedly collected $20m in debt funding.

Google joins $40m round of India-based Progcap

Google has reportedly joined the $40m Series C funding round of India-based SME lending business Progcap, which has tripled its valuation to $600m.

Indian lending platform Annapurna Finance scores Series A2 funding

Microfinance platform Annapurna Finance has reportedly raised $15m in a Series A2 round, to improve access to loans.

Playter is second B2B BNPL FinTech company to raise capital this week

B2B buy now pay later platform Playter has reportedly collected $55m in funding, which was mixed with debt and equity.

B2B buy now, pay later service Hokodo collects $40m

B2B buy now, pay later service provider Hokodo has picked up $40m in funding as it looks to expand into new European markets and build new products.

Ghana-based FinTech Fido raises Series A round

Ghana-based FinTech company Fido has reportedly raised $30m in a Series A round, as well as an undisclosed amount in debt funding.

Swedish BNPL giant Klarna faces colossal downround to $15bn valuation

Swedish buy now pay later (BNPL) unicorn Klarna is reportedly facing a hefty downround, which would put its valuation at a third of its previous.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
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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