Open English and dLocal forge strategic partnership to revolutionise local payments in emerging markets
Open English, an online English-learning platform operating in over 30 countries, and dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform specializing in high-growth markets, have recently announced a significant partnership.
Chinese regulators halt Ant’s IPO
The Ant Technology Group's public listing was expected to be the biggest IPO ever, but now Chinese regulators have suspended the stock market debut.
Commercetools bags $145m funding round
Commercetools, an API ecommerce platform, has collected $145m in a funding round from venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners.
HyperPay closes funding to support growth across Egypt and GCC
HyperPay, a Saudi Arabia-based payment service provider, has closed an eight-digit funding round.
Capital One continues FinTech shopping spree with Paribus buy
Capital One is acquiring price tracking startup Paribus in an undisclosed deal. The deal follows the banks’ previous acquisition of startups including Bundle, Level Money and Adaptive Path.
Tyro Payments latest FinTech to seek IPO
Tyro Payments has initiated the process for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Ghana-based Zeepay bags $10m investment
Ghana-based PayTech company Zeepay has reportedly raised $10m in a funding round.
Bottlepay unveils cross-border payments app in Europe
Real-time global payments system Bottlepay has rolled out its payments app across Europe.
Does regulation pose a threat to buy now, pay later market growth?
The BNPL market has seen a financial boon in recent years, creating market leading behemoths like Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay – who are all recording strong growth on the back of clear market demand. Could a growing call for regulation in the sector change this?
Ex-eBay exec-founded loyalty programme provider Wildfire Systems reels in $15m
E-commerce startup that powers cashback for online social sharing recommendations Wildfire Systems landed $15m in its first round of venture capital funding co-led by TTV Capital and QED Investors.