Another 12 FinTech startups coming out of Y Combinator this year
From automated background checks to cryptocurrency banks, Y Combinator’s second demo day for its latest batch presented a dozen new enterprises to look out for.
Chalice Wealth Partners closes $4.6m Series A led by Uinta
Chalice Wealth Partners, a FinTech membership organisation for registered independent advisors (RIA) and wealth managers, has closed a $4.6m Series A.
SmartAsset bags $28m in Series C, led by Focus Financial
SmartAsset, a personal finance support tool, has closed its Series C on $28m, with Focus Financial Partners leading the round.
Carefull and Nationwide to support financial caregivers
Carefull, a digital platform built to protect the daily finances of older adults, has launched a pilot programme with Nationwide to support financial caregivers.
Spark Change said to close £3.5m in its funding round
Spark Change, which helps institutional and individual investors access carbon instruments, has reportedly bagged £3.5m in its latest funding round.
Financial services provider 9F Group closes Series E round
China-based 9F Group, a provider of a range of financial services, has closed its Series E round of funding.
UK challenger bank OakNorth partners with SME-focused lender OIMIO
Dutch commercial real estate lender OIMIO has launched through a collaboration with UK-based challenger bank OakNorth.
Money Dashboard completes integration with Monzo
Personal finance app Money Dashboard has completed its integration with UK challenger bank Monzo.
How will the Wirecard scandal affect the FinTech sector?
The collapse of Wirecard has sent shock waves through the FinTech industry, cut customers off from their money and raised some serious questions about the role of regulators.
TransferWise secures licence to begin offering investment products, but don’t expect it to become...
UK-based international money transfer FinTech TransferWise has announced that it may start to offer investment products in the future after picking up a new licence.