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Key United States InsurTech investment stats for 2024: US InsurTech deal activity dropped by 42% YoY Californian companies secured over 25% of all US deals as it cemented its places as the InsurTech hub in the US Sedgwick, a global leader in claims management, secured the largest US InsurTech deal in 2024 with a funding round of $1bn US InsurTech...
Dublin-headquartered Nomupay, a payments platform aiming to simplify access to fragmented global markets, has closed a $37m funding round, achieving a $200m valuation.
Dublin-headquartered Nomupay, a payments platform aiming to simplify access to fragmented global markets, has closed a $37m funding round, achieving a $200m valuation. The final $12m tranche of the September fundraising was led by Endeit Capital, with participation from Uneti Ventures, a backer associated with early Adyen employees, according to Finextra. Existing investors contributed $25m over the past 18 months, demonstrating...
Checkout.com, a global payment solutions provider, has partnered with noqodi to enhance the payment experience for businesses and consumers in the UAE.
Checkout.com, a global payment solutions provider, has partnered with noqodi to enhance the payment experience for businesses and consumers in the UAE. The collaboration aims to advance digital payments in the UAE by integrating Checkout.com’s cutting-edge payment solutions with noqodi’s platform, according to FF News. This integration is set to streamline payment processes, reduce friction, and improve operational efficiency for merchants...
Lumin Digital and FINBOA collaborate to streamline dispute resolution for banks and credit unions
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Greater Than and Smart Eye tackle crash risks through advanced driver monitoring
Greater Than, a global provider of risk intelligence for road safety and climate impact, has partnered with Smart Eye AB, the industry leader in Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS).
Responsible AI: A competitive edge for businesses, says GlobalData
GlobalData has highlighted that adopting responsible AI practices can give businesses a significant competitive edge while also mitigating ethical and legal risks.
LogicMonitor and Gieom strengthen financial sector resilience with AI observability tools
LogicMonitor, a leading SaaS-based hybrid observability platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), and Gieom, a global provider of operational resilience solutions, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering operational resilience in financial services.
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho and Akur8 team up to revolutionise pricing strategies
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho has partnered with Akur8 to enhance its pricing capabilities through advanced machine learning.
Cybersecurity consultancy 360 Advanced secures strategic growth investment from Bregal Sagemount
360 Advanced, a leading consulting firm specialising in cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, has received a minority growth investment from Bregal Sagemount’s Basecamp fund.
Payroll software provider OnPay secures $100m funding to expand offerings
OnPay, a leading provider of payroll, HR, and benefits solutions, has announced it has raised over $100m in new funding.

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