25% of UK merchants predict open banking to be main payment method in 5...
One in four UK merchants predict open banking to become the most popular payment method by customers in the next five years, according to a report from Nuapay.
Technology can boost financial inclusion, Mastercard reports
A recent report by Mastercard has revealed that technology can significantly accelerate financial inclusion for people with disabilities.
Gen-Z and millennial investing app FinTron scores Series A
Personal finance and investment app FinTron has scored $6.5m in its Series A funding round, as it looks to democratise personal finance for the mobile-first generation.
Neobroker unicorn Trade Republic extends Series C by €250m
German neobroker Trade Republic has closed a €250m Series C extension round, which puts its valuation at €5bn (up from €4.4bn).
Financial inclusivity advocate Line nets $25m
Line, a company building a modern inclusive financial network, has raised $25m in Equity and Debt, in a funding round led by Massive.
Canada’s Neo Financial hits unicorn status in just 3 years
Canadian FinTech Neo Financial, has reached the $1bn valuation milestone, after the close of its Series C round on $185m.
Garentii lands €1.9m to change the future of renting
Garentii, a Germany-based security deposit replacement insurance MGA, has raised €1.9m in seed funding led by Greenlight Re.
UK-based wealth analytics startup Starbo storms past crowdfunding target
Strabo, which offers wealth analytics and a customisable investment dashboard, has surpassed its crowdfunding target, with 16 days still left.
New UK green neobank Tred exceeds crowdfund target
UK-based green neobank Tred has reached the £600,000 target for its crowdfunding campaign, with 28 days still left on the sale.
Gig worker platform Gridwise pulls in $12.7m
Gridwise, an app that helps drivers and couriers manage their earnings, has raised $12.7m in a funding round.