PayTech

Global PayTech investment sees lowest funding levels since 2017

PayTech companies globally raised over $11.8bn across 376 transactions last year

SumUp scores €750m in funding to support acquisition plans

Global payments service provider SumUp has closed a €750m funding round, to support its acquisition plans.

Why crypto startups and InsurTechs flourished among 31 FinTech investment rounds last week

Cryptocurrency-focused enterprises, cybersecurity firms, challenger banks and InsurTechs were among the big winners of the 31 FinTech funding rounds reported last week.

Starling Bank launches debit cards made from recycled plastic

UK-based digital bank Starling Bank has introduced debit cards made of recycled plastic in a bid to boost its sustainability goals.

Stripe’s valuation soars to $95bn after $600m fundraise

Online payments technology provider Stripe raised a new $600m funding round that values the company at $95bn, nearly tripling from $36bn since April 2020.

FinTech provider Autobooks draws $25m investment led by MissionOG

Small business payment and accounting services platform Autobooks raised $25m in Series B financing.

Revolut Business launches Expenses to help firms with company spending

Revolut Business has launched Expenses, a tool designed to help business owners stay organised and in better control of company spending.

Nigerian FinTech firm Flutterwave lands unicorn status after $170m funding

Africa-focused FinTech company Flutterwave has raised $170m in a Series C round pushing the company’s valuation at more than $1bn.

Capital on Tap launches credit card for small businesses in the US

European digital B2B lender Capital on Tap has partnered with WebBank to launch a business credit card for SMBs in the United States.

Cedar hits $3.2bn valuation after Series D close

Cedar, a financial engagement platform aimed at patients, has hit a $3.2bn valuation following the close of a $200m Series D.

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US-based CyberTech companies dominated this week's FinTech funding

US-based CyberTech companies dominated this week’s FinTech funding

it was a strong week for US-based CyberTech companies, accounting for eight of the total 26 FinTech deals covered this week.  In total, FinTech Global...
Realm.Security secures $5m in seed funding to streamline cybersecurity data management

Realm.Security secures $5m in seed funding to streamline cybersecurity data management

Realm.Security, a startup tailored for cybersecurity, has stepped out of stealth mode and announced a $5m seed investment spearheaded by Accomplice and Glasswing Ventures.
Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial boosts liquidity with a record $126.9m asset-backed securitization

Fora Financial, a prominent FinTech company providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced today the closure of its third and largest asset-backed securitization (ABS) valued at $126.9m.
Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global bolsters RegTech prowess with $40m investment

Novatus Global, a London-based leader in regulatory technology, has announced a significant growth investment of $40m from Silversmith Capital Partners, a growth equity firm located in Boston.
Ledgebrook's innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook’s innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook, the rapidly growing InsurTech firm, has successfully closed a $17m Series B funding round.

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