NCR Atleos Corporation, a provider of self-service financial access solutions, has renewed and extended its long-standing partnership with Heart of England Co-operative in a move aimed at strengthening free-to-use cash access and financial inclusion across local communities. The renewed agreement secures a five-year extension to the relationship and includes a comprehensive upgrade of the retailer’s 35-site ATM estate. The deal...

Robinhood UK, the UK arm of the US-based trading platform, has launched a new stocks & shares ISA, extending its low-cost and app-based investing model. The launch sees Robinhood introduce a stocks & shares ISA with no platform fees, zero commissions on trades, low foreign exchange charges and a 2% cash bonus on eligible contributions. UK customers who fund their ISA...

EnFi, an AI-native platform delivering agents to automate end-to-end commercial lending workflows, has raised $15m in Series A funding. The funding round brings EnFi’s total capital raised to $22.5m and was led by FINTOP, with participation from Patriot Financial Partners, Commerce Ventures, Unusual Ventures and Boston Seed Capital. The investor group collectively works with more than 150 financial institutions. Proceeds from the...

GoCab, a mobility FinTech focused on ethical vehicle financing and electric mobility for gig-economy workers, has raised $45m to accelerate its expansion across Africa and beyond. Founded in 2024, the company was established to tackle limited access to fair financing and vehicle ownership for drivers and delivery couriers across African markets. By integrating mobility services, technology, and inclusive finance, GoCab enables...

Neo Financial, a Canadian FinTech company focused on building digital-first financial products for consumers, has secured $68.5m in equity funding to support the launch of its inaugural securitisation programme. The oversubscribed equity round was led by a syndicate of more than 100 Canadian investors, founders and entrepreneurs. Institutional participants included Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), Northleaf Capital Partners, Plaza Ventures,...

Taxnova, a FinTech startup using AI to streamline R&D tax relief claims, has launched publicly after entering the a16z Speedrun accelerator and raising $1m in pre-seed funding. The funding round was backed by a16z Speedrun, s16vc, Karaoke Club and 20 operators from technology companies. Alongside the investment, Taxnova has entered the a16z Speedrun accelerator, completed a partnership pilot with a Top5...

Jethur was built on a straightforward observation: while firms expand through new processes, tools and systems, few invest in the underlying foundations that hold everything together. The name ‘Jethur’—meaning roots—reflects the company’s purpose, not a branding exercise. Founder and CEO Hatem Alboush spent years working across complex technology programs in regulated sectors, and he saw the same pattern everywhere: siloed...

Exponent Financial, a technology-driven lender and financial management platform focused on franchise operators, has secured a new revolving credit facility from Jovian Capital Management to support the expansion of its lending capabilities.

BOXX Insurance, the pioneering all-in-one cyber insurance and technology protection firm, has unveiled Tech E&O by BOXX, a new policy designed for tech companies of all sizes. The coverage spans startups, mid-sized firms and large enterprises operating across SaaS, AI, digital infrastructure and traditional software. The new offering is built on a next-generation policy form tailored to both traditional and...

As enterprises move beyond experimentation with artificial intelligence, 2026 is expected to mark a decisive shift in how organisations embed AI into everyday operations. In an interview, M-Files founder and chief innovation officer Antti Nivala shared six predictions that outline how AI will mature from pilot projects into a foundational capability for knowledge work. Prediction one: AI pilot projects finally...