PayTech

PPRO Group closes $50m round led by PayPal

UK-headquartered PPRO Group, a cross-border payments processor, has closed an investment round of $50m.

Mastercard, Billetera team to provide digital payments in DR Congo

Payments giant Mastercard has collaborated with Billetera to offer digital payments to consumers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

WeChat launches its payment services in Malaysia

China-based social communication giant WeChat has launched its payment services in Malaysia.
Argentine FinTech startup Tapi secures $22m in Series A

Argentine FinTech startup Tapi secures $22m in Series A

Argentine FinTech company, Tapi, has successfully raised $22m in a Series A funding round.

Global Payments acquires SICOM in $415m deal

Global Payments has acquired SICOM Systems, a provider of POS and management solutions for restaurants, in a $415m deal.

Weee! raises up to $1.1m for latest fundraise

E-commerce platform Weee! has raised up to $1.1m in its latest fundraise, FinTech Global can reveal.

Kasikornbank enters $50m partnership to support Grab’s FinTech expansion

Kasikornbank has made a $50m strategic investment in Thai ride-hailing business Grab, as it expands its reach on Southeast Asia’s FinTech market.

Village Capital, PayPal choose 12 startups for FinTech accelerator

Village Capital and PayPal have chosen 12 startups to take part in their first FinTech accelerator in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Japanese banking giant MUFG launches JPY20bn FinTech fund

Japanese banking giant Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has launched a JPY20bn ($185m) FinTech-focused venture capital fund targeting US and Asian startups.

Chargebee gains unicorn status following $125m Series G

US-based subscription management firm Chargebee has raised $125m from a Series G funding round, raising its overall valuation to $1.4bn.

News Stories

AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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