Tag: Betterment

First retail investor VC firm Sweater collects seed round

Sweater, which claims to be creating the first fully-managed venture capital fund for retail investors, has raised $12m in its seed funding round.

Betterment steps into cryptocurrency with Makara purchase

Investment advisor Betterment has entered an agreement to acquire cryptocurrency portfolio manager Makara for an undisclosed fee.

Betterment hits unicorn status after close of equity and debt round

Digital investment advisor Betterment has been valued at nearly $1.3bn, following the close of a $60m Series F funding round.

FinTech companies launch Fintech Equality Coalition to fight racial inequality

FinTech leaders have joined forces to launch the Fintech Equality Coalition to actively fight inequality within the industry and society in large.

WealthTech investment in Q1 2017 grew over 15% year-on-year, as Europe...

Quarterly WealthTech investment retreated from a high at the end of last year, but still surpassed the levels of Q1 2016 in both total...

Betterment receives $70m extension to Series E

Digital financial advisor Betterment has received a $70m extension to its Series E, which closed on $100m last year.

Menlo Ventures keeps 14th fund small with $450m close

Silicon Valley veteran investor Menlo Ventures has raised $450m for its 14th VC fund targeting early-stage tech investments.

Uber partners with Betterment to offer drivers retirement accounts

Uber is increasing the financial services that it offers its drivers through a partnership with robo-advice company Betterment.

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