Banking Infrastructure

Finastra customers can now access Active.Ai’s conversational AI retail banking app via the FusionStore

Banks and credit unions who already have access to Finastra’s FusionStore can now tap get access to Active.Ai’s conversational AI retail banking app. That means...

VibePay closes £1.25m round and launches a new service for businesses

VibePay, the self-stylised “social payments app”, has closed £1.25m in funding to support the launch of its new open banking-powered service.

The 35 FinTech deals from the last week that you can’t afford to miss

Keeping up with all the comings and goings of the FinTech space is far from easy, but don't worry. We've got you covered with the deals that sent shock waves across the sector in the last week.

Karat launches credit cards to get influencers and YouTube creators a new credit line

Getting accepted for credit at traditional banks is not always easy for influencers, but that is a problem Karat is trying to solve.

Thought Machine ups its Series B round to reach a sizeable $125m

Cloud native core banking technology firm Thought Machine has secured an additional $42m to its Series B, bringing the round’s total value to a hefty $125m.

Seeqc scores $22.4m in its Series A led by EQT

Seeqc, a digital quantum computing company, has scored $22.4m in its Series A round, which was led by EQT Ventures.

DoJ files suit to block Visa’s acquisition of Plaid

Visa's $5.3bn acquisition of Plaid was supposed to be one of the biggest FinTech deals this year, but the US Department of Justice seems dead set against it and has filed a suit to stop the deal.

Tink adds €85m in investment round extension

Open banking platform Tink has added another €85m to its coffers in a new investment round-extension co-led by new investor Eurazeo Growth and existing investor Dawn Capital.

What’s next for Sweden’s FinTech ecosystem?

After years of record growth and it briefly being home to Europe's most valuable FinTech, how will Sweden's emerging FinTech ecosystem come out of the Covid-19 pandemic?

Plaid could be worth $15bn after a new $600m funding round

San Francisco-based FinTech Plaid, co-founded by Zach Perret and William Hockey, is raising $600m in new funding and will reportedly be valued at as much as $15bn, according to The Information.

News Stories

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its integration into the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that utilizes AWS technologies to create diverse solutions for customers.
WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech’s promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead
Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.

P&V Group partners with Comarch for enhanced digital insurance solutions

Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.
Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew's specialist API Exam

Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew’s specialist API Exam

Nearly one year ago, hyperexponential launched a certification programme, beginning with the "Core Model Developer Exam." The initiative has been warmly received, with certificates and badges being awarded quarterly. The enthusiasm for this achievement is visible, with many sharing their hx Renew certificates on LinkedIn, celebrating their success.
FinTech

Strong week for FinTech deals with almost $750m raised

This week saw a rip-roaring collection of deals in the FinTech sector, with FinTech Global recording a complete total of 31 deals. The biggest...

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