How the 34 FinTech rounds raised last week show where the InsurTech and cybersecurity...
Last week proved to be good week in terms of FinTech investment, with the rounds revealing the state of CyberTech and InsurTech.
goPeer wins top prize at the York University’s LaunchYU Accelerator programme
goPeer, which makes non-traditional loans available through a peer-to-peer network, has received $25,000 after it wins the top prize in York University’s LaunchYU Accelerator programme this year.
CreditWise Capital said to raise $6m to help more people get access to loans
Online lending platform CreditWise Capital has reportedly netted $6m in a funding round from angel investors and family offices.
FinTech startup Lupiya bags $1m to fund the rollout of its financial inclusion tools...
Seven out of ten people in Zambia do not have access to formal financial services, but Lupiya hopes to change that on the back of a new $1m investment from Enygma Ventures.
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.
Knoma raises £21m to help more people access education
UK-based education loan platform Knoma has reportedly raised £21m in a funding round comprised of both debt and equity.
Airwallex teams up with Xero
FinTech unicorn Airwallex has integrated its solutions with Xero, the accountancy platform, to help Airwallex’s small-business customers improve their financials.
Over-55s are seeking alternative lending options – free2 study claims
The majority of over-55’s are looking for alternatives to lending options after expressing concern over existing products, according to a study from free2.
Quasar Flash said to close $4.5m Series A round to improve its technology
Quasar Flash has reportedly raised $4.5m in its Series A round to help it deepen its credit risk analytics.
Alternative SME lender Uncapped closes $26m investment round
Uncapped, a small business lending startup, has raked in $26m in a funding round comprised of debt and equity.