Tag: Japan

Gen Re’s NOW app utilises facial analytics to accelerate policy buying

Gen Re’s NOW app has launched facial analytic tools to enable consumers quicker and easier access to insurance.

Origami nets $66.6m Series C to support international expansion

Japan-based mobile payments company Origami has collected $66.6m in its Series C round of funding.

Aflac increases investment fund’s capital pool to $250m

Aflac has increased the capital pool for its venture capital division to $250m.

Rakuten acquires Bitcoin exchange Everybody’s Bitcoin in $2.4m deal

Japan-based e-commerce company Rakuten has acquired Bitcoin exchange Everybody’s Bitcoin in a $2.4m deal.

Visa invests into and partners with Japan-based Paidy

Japanese payment solution Paidy has received an investment from Visa, alongside the formation of a new partnership between the pair.

LINE Corp launches new $10m digital token fund

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...

Japan-based freee collects $60m in Series E round

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

SoftBank, Yahoo Japan, Paytm partner to launch QR-code mobile payments app

SoftBank and Yahoo Japan JV have partnered to build a new smartphone-based payments platform, set for an Autumn launch.

Paidy raises $55m in its Series C led by ITOCHU

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

DCM Ventures looks to raise $750m for ninth fund

DCM Ventures is looking to raise up to $750m for its ninth venture fund, FinTech Global can reveal.

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