E-commerce

Customers abandon purchases because of strong customer authentication processes

Last year, the EU started to roll out its strong customer authentication (SCA) rules to make it safer to buy things online, but it seems it is making customers abandon their purchases, according to new Microsoft research.

PPRO scores $50m in funding after a year of strong growth

PPRO, a local payments platform-as-a-service, has closed a $50m funding round after witnessing an 85% increase in transaction volume.

Payment service provider Mollie collects €90m in Series B round

FinTech Mollie has closed a €90m Series B funding round, taking the total amount raised by the company to €115m.Technology-focused growth equity investor TCV...

Japan-based hey closes a Series E round to support the adoption of its technology

hey, which helps businesses in Japan create online stores and accept cashless payments in-store, has closed a Series E round led by global private equity investor Bain Capital Tech Opportunities.

Volante Technologies bags $35m in funding as it preps for big expansion plans

Volante Technologies, which offers payments and financial messaging solutions via the cloud, has bagged $35m in its latest equity round.

EMQ bags $20m in its Series B as it looks to increase its international...

Global financial settlement network EMQ has bagged $20m in Series B preferred shares, which will help it with licensing activities in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Morocco-based OnePay secures $417,000 funding round

Moroccan FinTech company OnePay has reportedly bagged $417,000 in funding from MITC Capital Maroc Numeric Fund II, which is targeting startups in Morocco.

Miss these 27 funding rounds at your own peril

From stocktrading to teenage finances, last week's funding rounds provide plenty of things to consider for the future of the industry.

Virtual card provider Privacy.com closes Series A on $10.2m

US-based virtual card platform Privacy.com has scored $10.2m in its Series A round, which was led by Teamworthy Ventures.

TradeDepot secures $10m to expand its financial services

Nigerian TradeDepot has reportedly netted $10m in a new funding round co-led by Partech, the International Finance Corp., Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative and MSA Capital.

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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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