Curve and Mastercard take their relationship to the next level with extended partnership announcement
UK FinTech Curve has unveiled the news that it is expanding its partnership with Mastercard, which will make the banking app a principal member of scheme.
Nearly £2bn lost annually by online retailers due to lack of available payment methods
A survey by Merchant Advice Service has found over £1bn is lost every year by online retailers due to a lack of available payment methods.
IKEA forays into banking sector with a 49% stake in Ikano Bank
Expanding its business into other areas, Swedish furniture giant IKEA has entered the banking space by acquiring a 49% stake in Ikano Bank.
Kleiner Perkins seals $600m for first fund since big personnel changes at top
Storied venture capital house Kleiner Perkins has raised $600m for its first fund since a series of wholesale personnel changes at the top of the firm.
Payment solution Ezetap secures $16m in financing round
India mobile payment platform Ezetap has secured $16m in a financing round.
Neo Financial receives grant to support new jobs in Canadian state of Manitoba
Neo Financial, a FinTech helping consumers to spend, save and earn rewards, has received a $1.6m grant from the Province of Manitoba – a Canadian state – to support the FinTech company’s growth in the region.
Gen Z and Millennial spending share to grow 48% by 2030, Afterpay report finds
A quarterly report by the buy now, pay later (BNPL) business Afterpay has estimated that spending share by Millennials and Gen Z will grow to almost 50% by 2030.
Fattmerchant closes $5.5m funding round led by Fulcrum Equity
Payment solution provider Fattmerchant has closed a $5.5m round of funding, from Fulcrum Equity Partners.
Vend grabs $13m for retail-focused POS
Point of sale (POS) and retail management software provider Vend has picked up $13m in a Series D round.
Altro expands credit-building to 47 states
Altro, a groundbreaking credit-building and financial literacy app, has announced a significant expansion, now serving 47 U.S. states.