Sector Updates

HUB Cyber Security signs new deal with European corporation

Israel-based HUB Cyber Security has signed a long-term framework agreement with an unnamed European corporation to provide confidential compute hardware solutions.

The role of AI and machine learning in the customer experience

The insurance industry has paid lip service to AI and machine learning for some time. However, adoption has been underwhelming. As firms come under intense pressure to meet changing customer demands, could this instigate more rapid AI adoption?

Parametrix Insurance teams up with IMA for cloud downtime insurance

Parametrix Insurance, a provider of parametric cloud downtime insurance, has partnered with IMA Financial Group (IMA), a North American insurance brokerage firm specialising in risk management, insurance, wholesale brokerage and wealth management.

Skyline, Howden, and Munich Re in parametric insurance alliance

Parametric InsurTech Skyline Partners has partnered with Howden and global reinsurer Munich Re to develop a parametric insurance solution designed to protect farmers in Jamaica from extreme weather events.

Tax credit FinTech app Adsum collects $5m

Adsum, a tax-based financing company, has collected $5m in funding from Episode 1 and Digital Horizon.

Socotra in Avolanta take-over to modernise insurance

Socotra, a platform for insurers and InsurTech MGAs, has acquired Avolanta, a software startup offering a unified portal for the insurance industry.

Data management startup Fulcrum scores $5m

Fulcrum, which empowers customers to take control of their data, has secured a $5m investment.

Amex backs Trellis’ insurance vision

Digital insurer Trellis has received an investment from Amex Ventures, bringing its total funding to $17m since inception.

Global PayTech TransferMate reaches $1bn valuation

B2B payments infrastructure-as-a-service TransferMate has reached a $1bn valuation after closing a $70m funding round.

Livlet joins forces with Hiscox for home insurance

Livlet, a smart home management platform, has partnered with specialist insurer Hiscox for home insurance policies.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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