Validus nets $20m in Series B+ round co-led by Vertex Growth fund and Orion...
Singaporean FinTech Validus is looking to change SME financing on the back of its new Series B+ round.
Tech-driven SME lender illimity posts “solid results” in the first quarter despite COVID-19
While COVID-19 is spreading across the globe, illimity has issued bullish results from the first quarter.
Loan provider Stilt said to raise $7.5m in its seed round
Stilt, which helps immigrants and underserved consumers access loans, has reportedly collected $7.5m for its seed round.
Short-term loan provider EarlySalary said to raise $10m Series C
India-based EarlySalary, which gives consumers instant access to credit, has reportedly bagged $10m in its Series C round.
SME lending platform Capify closes more funding from Goldman Sachs
Capify, an SME lending platform, has closed an equity round on £8m from Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking through existing credit facilities.
India-based LoanAdda closes funding round
LoanAdda, which offers small-ticket loans, has collected a funding round through the fundraising platform ah! Ventures High Tables.
Free2 secures £305m in debt funding to support upcoming product launch
Free2, a financial services platform aimed at helping over 55s, has received a £200m securitisation facility from NatWest Markets to help the FinTech issue customer loans.
Agicap raises €15m to help SMEs better manage their cash through the coronavirus crisis
Lyon-based Agicap has raised €15m in a round led by Partech that also saw participation from existing investors BlackFin Capital Partners and Kima Ventures.
24 FinTech funding rounds from the last week you should know about
From Stash’s $113m round to Okra collecting $1m in new investment, the last week has seen a smattering of FinTech companies raise money.
CreditEnable opens $2 pre-Series A to support next generation of its platform
CreditEnable, an online marketplace for SME loans, is launching a $2m pre-Series A round.