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Nigerian FinTech Sparkle nets $3.1m seed to scale operations

Sparkle has secured $3.1m in seed funding to expand the reach of its mobile-first digital bank service.

Ilumoni unveils borrower wellbeing app following ?1.63m funding haul

Ilumoni has officially launched its borrower wellbeing app on iOS and Android devices after previously securing ?1.63m in investment since its founding.

B9 nets $5m seed funding to expand unbanked customer reach

FinTech startup B9 has secured $5m in seed capital and has doubled its year-end customer acquisition target.

Pair of private equity firms take control of Global Processing Services

Global Processing Services, a global payment technology platform, has scored $300m in an investment.

European open banking report reveals huge growth potential for the sector

A report by open banking firm Yolt Technology Services (YTS) has found that up to 40% of banking customers across the continent are not currently using an open banking solution.

Halo eyes protective investment market disruption with strong Series C

Protective investment firm Halo Investing claims it has raised over $100m in Series C funding to simplify investor access to investments.
Canadian singer The Weeknd invests into Pomelo to help families safely send money internationally

Canadian singer The Weeknd invests into Pomelo to help families safely send money internationally

Pomelo, which combines credit and international credit and international money transfer, has netted $5m in seed funding to support the launch of its services.

Standard Chartered pumps $500m into Atome to fuel BNPL rollout in Asian markets

Standard Chartered has inked a 10-year partnership with Atome Financial to help the company introduce its buy now, pay later (BNPL) service in select Asian markets.

Banks target more FinTech acquisitions, partnerships to boost market standing

A report by Lloyds Bank has found more UK banks are targeting collaboration and acquisitions with FinTech firms to strengthen their position in the growing market.

Only one in five consumers feel their bank values them as a customer

Recent research by marketing firm Ello has found only one in five consumers believe that their bank values them as a customer.

News Stories

California leads US CyberTech market with 36% of deals in H1 2024

California dominated the US CyberTech market as it secured 32% of the deals for...

Key US CyberTech investment stats in H1 2024: US CyberTech funding increased by 17% YoY California continued to dominated the US CyberTech market with...
Salv’s new e-book explores why collaboration is key in the battle against APP fraud

Salv’s new e-book explores why collaboration is key in the battle against APP fraud

A new e-book, co-created by Salv, Thistle Initiatives, and We Fight Fraud, offers a deep dive into the mechanics of APP (Authorised Push Payment) fraud, providing readers with a view from the victim’s perspective.
Savr and Incore Invest partner up to revolutionize Nordic equities trading

Wealth.com secures $30m in Series A funding to enhance AI-driven estate planning

Wealth.com, a pioneer in AI-enhanced estate planning, has announced a significant financial milestone, successfully securing $30m in Series A funding. The round was spearheaded by...
Savr and Incore Invest partner up to revolutionize Nordic equities trading

Savr and Incore Invest partner up to revolutionize Nordic equities trading

Sweden-based FinTech firm Savr has recently bolstered its platform through a significant financial boost from Incore Invest, a European investment company renowned for backing...
Sage's Carbon Measurement API: Empowering banks to enhance green lending

Sage’s Carbon Measurement API: Empowering banks to enhance green lending

Sage, known for its comprehensive suite of services in accounting, financial management, HR, and payroll systems, has introduced a new Carbon Measurement API.

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