SME Finance

How LendTechs are transforming loan access for SMEs

Cross-border payments platform Currencycloud recently examined how embedded finance could transform the loan accessing process for SMEs.

365 Business Finance secures £55m for SME lending

365 Business Finance has raised £55m in debt and equity funding, as it aims to quadruple its lending to SMEs over the next two years.

OppZo closes doors on $260m debt and equity round

OppZo, which aims to help small and medium-sized businesses unlock access to capital, has raised $260m in debt and equity funding.

Meet Payhawk, Bulgaria’s first unicorn

Payment and expense solution Payhawk has raised an additional $100m to extend its Series B round to $215m, propelling the company to a billion dollar valuation.

TradeDepot raises $110m in debt and equity for B2B BNPL solution

TradeDepot, a B2B e-commerce and embedded finance platform in Africa, has scored $110m in a funding found comprised of debt and equity.

Amazon partners with Marsh to extend product liability coverage for SMEs

Retail giant Amazon has teamed with global insurance broker Marsh to help small business sellers get affordable coverage on product liability.

Payhippo’s second funding round in 2021 to help it reinforce its position in Nigerian...

Nigeria-based lending platform Payhippo has reportedly collected $3m in its seed funding round, as it looks to scale its team to support growth.

Australian business lender Timelio secures $270m in debt facility

Australian FinTech company Timelio has received a $270m in a debt facility supplied by Goldman Sachs and other unnamed investors.

Konfio said to reach $1.3bn valuation after funding round

Mexico-based Konfio has reportedly reached the unicorn status, after a $125m funding round brings its valuation to $1.3bn.

London-based Capitalise that helps entrepreneurs raise capital pockets £10m

Capitalise, FinTech that allows companies to access capital with a suite of credit and risk tools, raised £10m from investors including, Experian, QED Investors, Gauss Ventures, Hambro Perks, and Post Finance.

News Stories

Stripe valued at $70bn in new Sequoia Capital deal

Stripe valued at $70bn in new Sequoia Capital deal

In a strategic move, Sequoia Capital has reportedly extended an offer to its investors to buy shares in Stripe, a leading payments company it initially supported nearly 14 years ago, according to a report from Axios.
Mexican FinTech startup OCN raises $86m to expand car rental services for gig workers

Mexican FinTech startup OCN raises $86m to expand car rental services for gig workers

Mexican FinTech OCN, formerly known as OneCarNow, has successfully secured $86m in a Series A funding round, according to a report form Bloomberg.
EBA launches consultation on new MiCAR reporting guidelines

EBA launches consultation on new MiCAR reporting guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced a public consultation on new draft Guidelines intended to standardize reporting requirements under the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR).
New Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT) enhances sustainable investment

New Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT) enhances sustainable investment

In the realm of sustainable finance, the clarity and credibility of categorising economic activities have received a substantial boost with the introduction of the Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT).
KPMG launches new Clear on Climate Reporting Hub to offer greater ESG reporting support

KPMG launches new Clear on Climate Reporting Hub to offer greater ESG reporting support

KPMG International has recently launched the Clear on Climate Reporting Hub, an innovative platform designed to offer valuable insights and guidance on corporate reporting of climate-related matters.

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