PayTech

Lightyear scores $8.5m seed funding as it begins investment app roll-out

UK commission-free stock trading app Lightyear has pulled in $8.5m from a seed funding round led by Mosaic Ventures.

Xendit enters unicorn club following Tiger Global-led Series C

Indonesia payments firm Xendit has reeled in $150m from a Series C funding round and has pushed its valuation over the $1bn mark.

Almost half of UK consumers would use open banking for quicker loans, better rates

Zopa has found 4 in 10 UK consumers would use open banking to apply for credit if it boosted the chance of getting an offer or gave them access to better rates than banks.

Papaya Global snares $250m in Insight Partners-led Series D

Workforce management platform Papaya Global has raised $250m from a Series D funding round led by Insight Partners and Tiger Global.

B2B payments firm Springque rakes in $1.7m

PayTech firm Springque has raised $1.7m from a funding round as it aims towards processing $100m in payment transactions next year.

pingNpay eyes 2022 launch for global retail micropayments network

pingNpay, a global micropayment network supported by blockchain technology, has revealed it intends to make its network operational by 2022.

Interswitch Group teams with Codebase Technologies to improve banking in Africa

Interswitch Group, which supports the digitalisation of payments in Africa, has established a strategic partnership with open API banking developer Codebase Technologies.

BNPL platform Scalapay snags $155m in Tiger Global-led round

Italy-based payment solution that enables customers to buy now and pay later (BNPL) without interest Scalapay raised $155m in equity funding as part of their Series A round.

Global Payments acquires accounts payable solution in $150m deal

PayTech company Global Payments has acquired MineralTree, an accounts payable automation and B2B payments platform, in a deal worth $500m.

Addi hauls in $75m to boost BNPL in LatAm, more than doubles valuation in...

Latin American buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Addi has raised new equity funding of $75m, bringing the firm’s total 90-day funding to $140m.

News Stories

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.
Thomson Reuters and SAP collaborate to simplify ESG reporting for global businesses

Thomson Reuters and SAP collaborate to simplify ESG reporting for global businesses

Thomson Reuters and SAP, a leader in enterprise application software, have announced a new product integration.

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