Tag: Asia

Japan-based Line Corporation has launched a new investment division which will focus on backing blockchain startups. The new subsidiary, Unblock Ventures, is a token venture...

Singapore-based Golden Gate has launched LuneX Ventures, a cryptocurrency and blockchain-focused investment vehicle.

Japanese FinTech startup freee has collected $60m in its Series E round of funding to accelerate the development of its small business platform.

Cross-border remittance service CurrencyFair has acquired Hong Kong payments company Convoy Payments.

AXA Hong Kong has revealed plans to invest around HK$200m ($25m) into FinTech development this year, triple its commitment in 2017.

Blue Lake Capital is well on its way to reaching its $200m goal for its second China-focused VC fund after pulling in more than $138m for the vehicle.

China-based Snowball Finance, an online investment platform, has reportedly received a $120m Series D investment.

C88 Financial Technologies has closed its Series C round on $28m, with Experian leading the investment.

Lion Bridge, an online vehicle financing platform, has raised RMB 1bn ($149.8m) in a round led by Baidu and Sunshine Capital.

Paidy, which offers credit lines at during online shopping purchases, has raised $55m in a Series C round.