Marketplace Lending

Celsius secures $30m in new investment round led by cryptocurrency company Tether International

Blockchain-powered income and lending app Celsius Network has bagged $30m in a new equity round with Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer with a 90% market share, as its lead investor.

31 investment rounds that show the state of the FinTech industry

From Monzo's seeing its valuation plummet to Checkout.com becoming one of Europe's most valuable FinTechs, the last week has been full of funding rounds that could cause big waves in the sector.

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.

Revolut unveils open banking feature for retail and business customers in Ireland

Neobank Revolut boasts having over one million retail and business customers who can from now on enjoy the FinTech unicorn's new open banking feature.

Global Marketplace Lending investment in Q1 2020 declined as economic uncertainty takes hold

Marketplace Lending companies raised $1.4bn in the first three months of 2020, a decline of 35% compared to Q1 last year Total Marketplace Lending funding...

Planet42 said to close €2.2m funding round to support growth plans

Planet42, which offers consumers a rent-to-buy vehicle rental, has reportedly netted €2.2m in a funding round.

27 FinTech funding rounds from the last week that could show how a post-coronavirus...

From InsurTech startups to cybersecurity ventures, the past week has seen several FinTech firms find funding to help them grow despite the global pandemic.

FinTech investor Lotus 597 acquires ViVentor

Dutch investment company Lotus 597 has obtained 100% of loan investment platform ViVentor's shares from the Prestamos Prima Group.

PayPal says black lives matter and commits to a $530m pot to support black...

PayPal has announced that it has had enough of racial inequality in the US and has made a $530m commitment to support black and minority-owned businesses and communities across the nation.

Harvest Returns has raised over $5m in global private farming opportunities

Agriculture investment platform Harvest Returns passes significant milestone by raising over $5m in global private placement farming opportunities.

News Stories

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, has partnered with OpenFin, a leader in Chromium-based workspace technology for the financial industry.
Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest, a payment solutions provider known for its innovative technology and reliable service, has entered into a new partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a leading advocate for UK entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles, the UK’s leading tile specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with GoCardless, a prominent bank payments company, to enhance its Trade Pay service. This collaboration marks a significant step in Topps Tiles' efforts to deepen its engagement with the trade market.
SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe's largest private credit deals

SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe’s largest private credit deals

SumUp, a leading global FinTech company, recently raised €1.5bn from private credit lenders in a significant funding round led by Goldman Sachs. This transaction marks one of the largest European private credit deals in recent years.
Island's enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island’s enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island, the Dallas-based pioneer in enterprise browsers, today announced a significant boost to its financial standing and market position.

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