Sector Updates

Oyster joins unicorn club amid distributed work movement

Oyster, a global employment platform, has raised $150m in Series C funding, propelling it to unicorn status less than two years after its launch.

Robinhood in Ziglu take-over for “new era of digital money”

Retail investing app Robinhood has signed a deal to acquire Ziglu, a UK-based electronic money institution and cryptoasset firm.

Tokio Marine supports startup innovation with $42m fund

Tokio Marine Holdings, a multinational insurance holding company, has launched the Tokio Marine Future Fund to support early stage startups across InsurTech, FinTech, mobility, healthcare, cybersecurity, AI/ML, climate risk and sustainability.

New AI-powered retail investing platform Kreesibl launches

Kreesibl is a new AI-powered FinTech platform that has been launched by a black female tech founder who hoped to help millennials with their financial wellness journey after struggling with her own.

Everstage lands $13m led by Elevation Capital

Everstage, a modern sales commission management platform, has raised $13m in a Series A funding round led by Elevation Capital.

Tractable and Mitchell to roll-out touches claims in North America

InsurTech Tractable has enhanced its collaboration with Mitchell, an Enlyte company and leading technology and information provider for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance and collision repair industries.

Themis collects $9m seed financing

Themis, a collaborative governance, risk and compliance platform, has scored $9m in a seed investment.

Why crypto firms should complete AML/CFT business risk assessments

In a time where the cryptocurrency industry is going from strength to strength, becoming authorised by a financial services regulator is the crucial aim for industry players.

InsurTech SafetyWing inks $35m Series B

Insurance firm SafetyWing has secured $35m in a Series B funding round led by European growth investor Kinnevik.

How MyDocSafe is looking to revolutionise digital onboarding

Founded in 2013, MyDocSafe claims it is the only document security and e-sign software needed to verify and manage all your documents online and automate all compliance, onboarding and contract renewal processes.

News Stories

Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

 Kazakhstan's pioneering financial technology firm, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, has joined hands with the renowned e-wallet giant Alipay+ to redefine the landscape of cashless transactions in China.
PNC & TCW forge new path in private credit solutions

PNC & TCW forge new path in private credit solutions

The PNC Financial Services Group, one of the largest diversified financial institutions in the US, and the TCW Group, a leading global asset manager, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering private credit solutions to middle market companies.
Accenture and Oracle revolutionise finance with generative AI solutions through new deal

Accenture and Oracle revolutionise finance with generative AI solutions through new deal

Accenture, a global professional services company, has partnered with Oracle, a leading enterprise AI and data management provider.
Wagmo and Rover unite to revolutionise pet care benefits for partner companies

Wagmo and Rover unite to revolutionise pet care benefits for partner companies

Wagmo, the leading provider of employer-based pet wellness plans, and Rover, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, have announced a strategic partnership.
GradGuard expands coverage: New tuition protection program includes loss of employment

GradGuard expands coverage: New tuition protection program includes loss of employment

In a bid to bolster its tuition protection program, GradGuard, a leading provider of college tuition and renters insurance programs, has unveiled a significant enhancement.

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