Sector Updates

Colombia-based accounting and administrative software provider Siigo has secured an undisclosed investment from Accel-KKR, which is its first investment in Latin America.

US PayTech Grabango has raised $12m in a Series A funding round led by BBVA’s investment arm, Propel Venture Partners. This latest round brings the...

The Hong Kong government has completed a green bond issuance, raising $5.75bn in a triple-currency offering.

Home insurance startup Kin Insurance has announced the closing of a $33m Series D extension.

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Prudential Financial, a leading global financial services leader, and Nayya, a pioneer in the benefits experience platform, have announced a strategic partnership. This alliance aims to utilise artificial intelligence and data science to enhance the decision-making process of employees regarding workplace benefits.

dacadoo, a Swiss-based Insurtech focused on health scoring and lifestyle navigation, has teamed up with bEHR Health Systems, which focuses on increasing health literacy among African Americans.

ValueMomentum, a provider of IT services and solutions for insurers, has partnered with Pekin Insurance to roll-out a commercial lines offering in a new state.

UK-based ethical lender Plend has reportedly raised £40m in a seed funding round, as it looks to put an end to financial exclusion.

Health insurance startup Better has raised $1.1m in a seed funding round. Initialized Capital led the investment with Designer Fund and angel investors also participating.