Warburg to invest over $220m to help Leumi take bank share of Israel consumer,...
US buyout giant Warburg Pincus has reportedly plans to invest more than $220m to expand its new Israeli credit card portfolio company Leumi over the next five years.
Smava sale, IPO could see consumer credit business hit $500m valuation
Private equity-backed online consumer credit platform Smava is reportedly being prepared for a sale or IPO which could see it valued at up to $500m.
Starling Bank raises £75m amid European expansion plans
London-based FinTech Staling Bank has raised £60m in a Series C funding round as well as additional $15m investment from an existing backer. Merian Global...
Challenger bank-hopeful Zopa rumoured to have bagged eleventh hour £130m investment
Zopa might have secured a last-minute capital injection needed to ensure the peer-to-peer lender can become a challenger bank.
Raisin unveils $114m Series D funding round
FinTech marketplace Raisin has closed a $114m series D funding round, which brings the company's total amount raised to $200m. Existing investors Index Ventures, PayPal,...
FinTech investor Third Prime looks to almost triple AUM with Fund II raise
Seed and Series A-stage venture capital house Third Prime is back in the fundraising market eyeing up to $60m for its second vehicle.
Forge Global closes $85m round, as it rebrands from Equidate
Online marketplace for pre-IPO securities Forge Global, has rebranded to Equidate alongside the close of its $85m Series B.
American Express VC arm, Healthcare of Ontario pension back $70m Better Mortgage Series C
The VC arm of American Express and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) were among backers of a $70m Series C round for US digital mortgage lender Better Mortgage.
Acorns reaches $860m valuation through Series E, signs CNBC deal
Smart investment startup Acorns has hit an $860m valuation through a Series E round amid signing a partnership with tv news channel CNBC.
How can robo-advisors stand out from the pack?
In a crowded robo-advisor marketplace, having different models or pricing is not a differentiator, it’s how you interact with customers that will aid success, according to SenaHill partner Kyle Zasky.