WealthTech

Can digital channels match physical advisors for quality?

As more wealth management companies move towards digital investment guidance and direct-to-investor models, Kidbrooke has asked the question if digital channels can match the teams of physical advisors in terms of quality.

WealthTech is really heating up in Europe

The WealthTech market continues to grow at a rapid rate. The wealth management platform market is expected to grow at a 13.8% CAGR to reach $9.18bn by 2028, according to research from Insight Partners. The value of the market in 2021 was $3.71bn.

Sustainable investing platform Goodvest closes crowdfunding campaign on double the target

Goodvest, a sustainable investment platform, closed its crowdfunding platform on €588,739, which was more than double its original target.

Stableton Financial raises CHF 15m for its alternative investment platform

Stableton Financial, an alternative investment platform, has collected CHF 15m in its Series A funding round.

UK-based pensions app Penny bags £4m investment

UK-based FinTech company Penny has reportedly collected £4m ($4.7m) in its seed funding round, which was led by Google’s Gradient Ventures.

Klarna blames worst market in 50 years for 85% drop in valuation

Swedish buy now, pay later giant Klarna has suffered a colossal downround, with its valuation dropping by 85% to $6.7bn.

BlackFin commits €350m fund for European InsurTechs and FinTechs

BlackFin Capital Partners, a private equity and venture capital firm focusing on financial services, has closed its Tech 2 fund at €350m.

Penfold eyes £5m from crowdfunding raise

Penfold, a digital pensions platform, has launched a new crowdfunding round that it hopes to raise £5m from.

Swedish WealthTech company Bricknode launches new portfolio management software application

Bricknode, a SaaS financial services platform, has launched a new portfolio management software application aimed at small family offices and corporate investors.

Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire focused FinTech Wave Mobile Money raises €90m

Wave Mobile Money, a FinTech company that operates in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, has reportedly raised €90m debt funding.

News Stories

How to identify the best ESRS solution for you

How to identify the best ESRS solution for you

The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which came into effect at the start of the year, brings significant changes to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) related reports. The regulation brings new reporting requirements that can easily become complex if not using the right tools. The question is, what are the hallmarks of a good ESRS tool?
SAVR secures strategic backing from Incore Invest to enhance Nordic investment platforms

SAVR secures strategic backing from Incore Invest to enhance Nordic investment platforms

Incore Invest, a European investment firm known for supporting emerging FinTech ventures, has increased its investment in SAVR, a trailblazing FinTech company based in Sweden.
CUBE

CUBE bolsters regulatory expertise through Reg-Room acquisition

CUBE has announced its acquisition of Reg-Room, a prominent regulatory intelligence provider catering to the financial services sector.
Apis Growth Fund I celebrates successful exit from PayTech Adumo

Apis Growth Fund I celebrates successful exit from PayTech Adumo

Apis Growth Fund I, a private equity fund managed by Apis Partners, a UK-based asset manager, will have fully exited its position in South African merchant acquirer Adumo following Adumo’s acquisition by South African FinTech Lesaka Technologies, announced yesterday.
Numeric secures $10m in Seed funding to revolutionise accounting automation

Numeric secures $10m in Seed funding to revolutionise accounting automation

Numeric, an AI-powered accounting automation firm based in San Francisco and New York, has successfully secured $10m in a Seed funding round.

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