SME Finance

Tech Nation launches FinTech programme with 20 startups

Tech Nation has kicked off its inaugural UK FinTech programme with 20 companies, including a number of RegTechs.

Mexican FinTech Credijusto collects $42m Series B

Credijusto, a Mexico-based FinTech offering asset-backed loans and equipment leases to SMEs, has collected $42m in its Series B.

AlphaCredit scores $125m in its latest funding round

AlphaCredit, a consumer lending platform for Mexico and Colombia, has secured $125m in its latest round.

India-based Xtracap closes $1m funding round

Xtracap, which operates the SME lending platform Bridge2Capital has allegedly secured $1m in a funding round from angel investors.

Salaryo secures $5.8m in new round aimed at protecting SMEs struggling from Covid-19

Freelance and startup-focused FinTech Salaryo has bagged $5.8m in a funding round and announce plans to grow into a full digital business banking service.

Twinco Capital secures €3m in new funding round

Supply chain finance FinTech Twinco Capital has raised €3m in a new funding round.

Does regulation pose a threat to buy now, pay later market growth?

The BNPL market has seen a financial boon in recent years, creating market leading behemoths like Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay – who are all recording strong growth on the back of clear market demand. Could a growing call for regulation in the sector change this?

CredAvenue joins Indian unicorn club

CredAvenue, which helps businesses and entrepreneurs secure debt from lenders, has secured $137m in Series B funding, making it the fastest Indian FinTech startup to join the unicorn club.
Small business loans provider Muse raises debt line

Small business loans provider Muse raises debt line

Muse Finance, which offers small business loans, has received a $20m debt facility to help it support customers.
Business lender TradeBridge secures credit facility of up to £100m

Business lender TradeBridge secures credit facility of up to £100m

TradeBridge, a business lender, has received a credit facility of up to £100m from Castlelake, a global investment manager.

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This collaboration underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled value to our merchants by providing access to the most advanced payment technologies available in the market."

Celeris and PXP Financial partner to transform global merchant payment solutions

Celeris, a pioneering provider of dynamic payment orchestration solutions, and PXP Financial, a globally renowned payment service provider recognised for its cutting-edge payment technologies, have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration is designed to enhance payment processing capabilities on a global scale.
Finastra and TradeSun revolutionise trade finance with AI-driven ESG scoring

Finastra and TradeSun revolutionise trade finance with AI-driven ESG scoring

Finastra has recently made a significant enhancement to its Trade Innovation technology by integrating AI-powered ESG scoring capabilities, in partnership with CoriolisESG from TradeSun.
How digital account fatigue is crippling UK consumer engagement

How digital account fatigue is crippling UK consumer engagement

New research from Beyond Encryption indicates that 'account fatigue' significantly impacts customer engagement with FinTech portals and platforms. UK consumers, managing about 119 different online accounts on average, report feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of logins required, especially in the financial sector.
Finmid secures €35m to revolutionise embedded financing for B2B platforms across Europe

Finmid secures €35m to revolutionise embedded financing for B2B platforms across Europe

Finmid, the Berlin-based FinTech innovator, has announced a significant €35m funding round as it emerges from stealth mode.
Antler invests over £1m in nine innovative British tech startups

Antler invests over £1m in nine innovative British tech startups

Antler, a prominent zero-day investor, recently announced a substantial investment totalling more than £1m in nine promising British tech startups.

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