Marketplace Lending

Warburg to invest over $220m to help Leumi take bank share of Israel consumer,...

US buyout giant Warburg Pincus has reportedly plans to invest more than $220m to expand its new Israeli credit card portfolio company Leumi over the next five years.

Aye Finance reels in $21.5m to lend to Indian SMEs

Aye Finance, an India-based provider of loans to small businesses, has raised $21.5m through its Series C funding.

Lendix receives ?200m debt financing to help finance 600 SMEs

Online loan marketplace Lendix has received ?200m in a debt financing round to help support over 600 SMEs.

Blend receives $100m Series D

Consumer lending platform Blend has received $100m in its Series D funding round led by Greylock Partners.
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Nigerian SME lender Lidya pockets $1.25m

Nigerian small business lender Lidya has picked up $1.25m in a seed funding round led by Accion Venture Lab. Newid Capital and several angel investors also participated.

Behalf brings in $27m for small business purchasing power

New York-based Behalf has raised $27m in a Series C round of funding to continue offering purchasing power to small business.
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Carputty lands $12.3m to modernise auto financing

Carputty, a FinTech company modernising auto financing and ownership, has raises $12.3m in a Series A funding round.

FOLK2FOLK bags ?7m to support UK SMEs

FOLK2FOLK, a peer-to-peer (P2P) lender for rural and regional small businesses, has collected ?7m from British Business Investments.

Former international rugby player Tom Powell’s FinTech platform BondAval raises $1.64m

BondAval, which aims to democratise access to credit terms, has closed its seed round on $1.64m.

PLUM Lending secures $2m as it looks to grow its network

PLUM Lending has received a $2m investment from Resolute Capital Partners, Soft Bank and Elliott Management.

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How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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