Sector Updates

Sokin deepens Mastercard partnership with Middle East and Africa jump

PayTech Sokin has signed a partnership agreement with Mastercard to support the roll-out of its fixed-price payment services across the Middle East and Africa.

Planto, Cogo partner to bring carbon footprint tool to Hong Kong banks

Personal finance management app Planto has teamed up with carbon footprint tracking platform Cogo with the goal to promote sustainability within banks.

Auto loan refinancer Caribou joins unicorn club

Caribou, which helps consumers save money on auto loans, has joined the unicorn club after the close of an oversubscribed Series C round, which closed on $115m.

Swedish pet insurer Lassie gets paws on €11m

Sweden-based pet insurance platform Lassie has reportedly collected #11m in its Series A, which was led by Felix Capital.

PayTechs shine in last week’s FinTech funding rounds

FinTech Global reported on 38 FinTech funding rounds this week, with companies from across the broad spectrum raking in eye watering amounts to help aid their growth.

Klarna could face $30bn down round

European FinTech giant Klarna is reportedly about to suffer a valuation drop of $30bn as it seeks fresh investment.

ComplyAdvantage issues AML guide for crypto firms

ComplyAdvantage has released the Anti-Money Laundering Guide for Crypto Firms to help firms better understand the risks.

Southeast Asia payment giant Xendit bags Series D

Southeast Asia-focused payments infrastructure platform Xendit has closed its Series D funding round on $300m.

How can you prevent facial spoofing?

With more people than ever now using the internet, the threshold for identity fraud has increased dramatically.

FRISS launches new underwriting risk tool on the Guidewire Marketplace

AI-powered fraud, risk and compliance solution developer FRISS has launched its services on the Guidewire PartnerConnect, following a partnership between the pair.

News Stories

Boosting identity-based security, Elisity raises $37m from Insight Partners

Boosting identity-based security, Elisity raises $37m from Insight Partners

Elisity, a leading pioneer in identity-based microsegmentation, announced a significant financial boost with a $37m Series B funding round led by global software investor...
Blend Labs secures $150m from Haveli Investments to boost financial service innovations

Blend Labs secures $150m from Haveli Investments to boost financial service innovations

Blend Labs, known for its cloud banking services, and Haveli Investments, a technology-focused private equity firm, have announced a strategic partnership marked by a significant $150m investment in Blend by Haveli.
Corelight bags $150m in Series E funding to boost AI security innovations

Corelight bags $150m in Series E funding to boost AI security innovations

Corelight, a prominent player in open network detection and response (NDR) headquartered in San Francisco, recently secured a substantial $150m in Series E funding.
Backflip secures $15m in Series A to redefine real estate FinTech

Backflip secures $15m in Series A to redefine real estate FinTech

Backflip, an all-encompassing real estate and financial technology platform, has closed a $15m Series A funding round, spearheaded by FirstMark Capital, known for their early investment in other category-defining platforms like Airbnb, Shopify, and Pinterest.
Navigating corporate reporting: How CSRD is changing the game

Majority of companies not subject to CSRD still plan to align with its requirements

The majority (81%) of companies not subject to the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) intend to partially or fully align their sustainability...

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