Sector Updates

Fintech backer Chicago Ventures eyes $75m for Fund III raise

Seed-stage investor Chicago Ventures is out eyeing up to $75m for its third fundraise.

NALA Money partners with identity verification platform Veriff

Tanzania-based NALA Money has partnered with global identity verification provider Veriff to improve secure access to financial services.
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Socotra gains momentum with 12 InsurTech partners

Socotra, a modern core platform provider for insurers, has revealed that twelve insurance technology providers have joined its marketplace to publish modern software apps.

European embedded finance platform Solaris secures €38m funding

Solaris, often described as the crown jewel of Europe's embedded finance platform landscape, today announced the completion of a Series F funding round.

Branch International said to raise $2m debt financing

Mobile lender Branch International has reportedly raised $2m in debt financing from Nabo Capital and fund managers.

FinTech Global reveals the names of the 100 most innovative WealthTech companies in the...

For the second year running, FinTech Global has gathered a panel of wealth management industry experts to find the 100 most pioneering WealthTech companies in the world.

Paydrive adds driving intelligence offering through new partnership

Swedish insurance firm Paydrive has teamed with Cambridge Mobile Telematics to upgrade its pricing engine with the addition of driving intelligence.
LemFi and Visa partner for global expansion: A leap towards international payment solutions

LemFi and Visa partner for global expansion: A leap towards international payment solutions

LemFi, a UK-headquartered international payments company, and Visa Cross-Border Solutions, a division of Visa specialising in cross-border money movement, have recently inked a deal aimed at expanding LemFi's global footprint.

Pillar launches app to aid student loan repayments, alongside $5.5m seed close

Pillar, which helps users manage and save money to improve student loan repayments, has launched its services, marking this with the $5.5m seed round close.

Paytm transforms android phones into contactless card payment machines with new launch

India-based digital payments provider Paytm to allow merchants and retailers use an Android phone as a payments machine for near field communication credit and debit card payment transactions.

News Stories

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, has partnered with OpenFin, a leader in Chromium-based workspace technology for the financial industry.
Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest, a payment solutions provider known for its innovative technology and reliable service, has entered into a new partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a leading advocate for UK entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles, the UK’s leading tile specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with GoCardless, a prominent bank payments company, to enhance its Trade Pay service. This collaboration marks a significant step in Topps Tiles' efforts to deepen its engagement with the trade market.
SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe's largest private credit deals

SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe’s largest private credit deals

SumUp, a leading global FinTech company, recently raised €1.5bn from private credit lenders in a significant funding round led by Goldman Sachs. This transaction marks one of the largest European private credit deals in recent years.
Island's enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island’s enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island, the Dallas-based pioneer in enterprise browsers, today announced a significant boost to its financial standing and market position.

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