PayTech

FinTech unicorn Upgrade closes Series F hot of the heels of former round

Upgrade has secured $280m in its Series F funding round, which was raised at a $6bn pre-money valuation.

Spend manager Mendel bags $35m funding to speed-up LatAm growth

Mexican corporate spending tracker Mendel has secured $35m across a Series A raise and a debt financing round.

What were the biggest PayTech deals of 2021?

In an age where the traditional form of in-person payments is being restricted due to Covid-19 restrictions, the rise of PayTech seems almost inevitable. With more people than ever now using payment technologies, the demand for funding is also climbing.

Mollie joins forces with Chargebee to streamline subscription payments

Dutch payment service provider Mollie has partnered with subscription management platform Chargebee to help simplify subscription payments.

Real-time payment app Banked scores Series A

Banked, a global real-time payments network, has closed its Series A funding round on $20m.

Ghanaian PayTech Dash rakes in $32.8m

Payments app provider Dash has secured $32.8m in a seed funding round headed by Insight Venture Partners.

Zepto collects Series A funding to transform payments landscape

Zepto, an Australian account-to-account merchant payments platform, has raised AUD$25m in Series A funding.

Robinhood in Ziglu take-over for “new era of digital money”

Retail investing app Robinhood has signed a deal to acquire Ziglu, a UK-based electronic money institution and cryptoasset firm.

What are Meta’s payment plans?

Meta is to rebrand Facebook Pay as Meta Pay in a bid to bring it closer to the Meta brand alongside enhancing the payment experience.

FinTech Rewire acquires prepaid card specialist Imagen

Rewire, a digital wallet that has been created for economic migrants, has purchased pre-paid card company Imagen for an undisclosed fee.

News Stories

Legal & General partners with Moneyhub for innovative pensions dashboard

Legal & General (L&G) has teamed up with Moneyhub, a leader in FinTech and Open Finance technology. This collaboration aims to enhance how individuals plan...
tax

Addressing the challenges of intermediary structures in tax operations

Managing intermediary structures within tax operations has long been a complex task. These structures typically feature multiple layers of ownership and a variety of...
In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.

8 key strategies for customer acquisition in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, acquiring new customers is essential for growth. dacadoo, a leader in Digital Health Engagement Platforms (DHEP), has outlined eight key strategies that combine both traditional methods and digital innovation to help banks attract and retain customers. These approaches focus on creating meaningful interactions, improving customer experiences, and building strong brand loyalty.
AI

How will the EU’s AI Act impact the financial market?

The Artificial Intelligence Act officially came into force on 1 August 2024. The Act, one of the first of its kind, establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union. How will it impact the financial sector?
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

Tower partners with HealthCarePlus to provide exclusive insurance products to union members

New Zealand-based insurer Tower has entered into a partnership with HealthCarePlus to offer its products to members of various unions, including house, contents, and motor insurance.

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