Pipe secures new $100m credit facility from Victory Park Capital
Pipe says the facility “has the potential to upsize up to $200 million in the future”.
Investment & Funding
Interview: Agata Strzelecka, VeloBank – a modern bank with fintech DNA
Agata Strzelecka shares first-hand experience and lessons learnt from transforming a bank and attracting investors.
TXSE Group poised to challenge New York exchanges’ dominance with Texas Stock Exchange launch
TXSE plans to submit a registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission later this year.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fizz, Torpago, Sibill, WealthOS and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Money20/20 Europe wraps up final day with founders, funding and fintech innovation
Money20/20 Europe leveraged its swan song to highlight a string of progressive initiatives for fintech founders.
Indian fintech Fibe bags $90m in Series E funding round
The investment follows the $110 million raised by the Pune-based firm in its Series D round in 2022.
Nium bags $50m Series E funding as it gears up for potential 2025 IPO
The round values the firm at $1.4 billion, down 30% from its previous valuation of $2 billion in 2022.
FintechOS bags $60m in Series B+ investment round
The start-up claims it is “on track” to achieve break-even in 2024.
US paytech start-up Forward lands $16m seed round
Forward aims to collaborate with SaaS firms to increase their revenue by “two to three times”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Landytech, Frich Money, Swiipr and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
MD Finance report shows fintech companies with the highest chances of funding
Interest in quality companies with robust metrics is still alive and well. Download the free report to learn more.
Swedish climate fintech Doconomy bags €34m in Series B funding
The funds have been earmarked to fuel the company’s expansion in North America.
US fintech Solutions by Text lands $110m in growth financing
The firm claims to be the world’s first “FinText” company.
Business banking start-up Relay raises $32.2m in Bain Capital Ventures-led Series B
The Relay platform is designed to “help small businesses take control of their cash flow”.
May 2024: Top five funding rounds of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top funding rounds to emerge during May.
Remittance start-up Félix Pago bags $15.5m Series A funding
The firm enables Latino workers in the US to send money abroad via WhatsApp.
Climate fintech start-up Cloover secures $114m in seed funding round
The firm says the funding will be used to “enhance our operating system designed for the renewable energy industry”.
Turkey’s Colendi reportedly raises $65m Series B funding led by Citi
According to Bloomberg, the round takes the fintech’s valuation to around $700 million.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 24 May 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes JP Morgan Chase, Citi, BBVA, OpenAI and more.
FinovateSpring 2024: Rethinking customer experience and boosting diversity in financial services
FinovateSpring 2024 concluded on Thursday after a day filled with thought-provoking panels and keynotes.
Migrant banking platform Majority lands $20m in “push towards profitability”
In addition to the funding, the platform has also announced Abhi Pabba as its new chief risk officer.
Payments fintech Vitesse raises $93m Series C funding to fuel US expansion efforts
Vitesse has also appointed former 10x Banking chief Curt Hess as its new US executive president.
EFG Hermes snaps up minority stake in AI digital wealth manager Kenzi Wealth
EFG Hermes has also signed an MoU with Kenzi to enhance its EFG Hermes One trading platform.
Alpian’s $83m Series C round sees Intesa Sanpaolo’s Fideuram become majority shareholder
Fideuram first made a $20 million investment in Alpian back in 2022.
JP Morgan Chase commits additional £40m to boost economic growth in the UK
The investment aims to “help connect young people and underserved communities to economic opportunities”.
UK challenger GB Bank lands £85m investment
The bank projects that the new investment will allow it to increase its lending to £500m over the next year.
Real estate investment management start-up Agora lands $34m Series B
Agora will use the funding to “accelerate its expansion efforts” and further develop its product offerings.
Financial admin platform Osome secures $17m in mix of debt and equity funding
The Singapore-based start-up plans to utilise AI to further develop its product offerings.
Paytech start-up Aeropay raises $20m Series B for platform and partnership development
The US-based start-up has also introduced its new “homegrown bank aggregator” called Aerosync.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ekko, Layer, MNZL, Panax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
HSBC UK partners accounting software provider Ember for My Business Finances tool
The tool aims to help small businesses comply with the UK’s upcoming Making Tax Digital initiative.
US fintech Yendo secures $165m in mix of debt financing and equity
The funding consists of $150 million in debt financing and $15 million in equity.
Marine financing fintech Salt granted FCA approval and names new CRO
In addition, the fintech revealed it was on the hunt for additional investors for its ongoing seed funding round.
Australian ID verification fintech Data Zoo lands $22.7m Series A funding
The round represents Data Zoo’s first ever outside investment.
Adam Dodds to step down as CEO of stock trading app Freetrade
Freetrade COO and co-founder Viktor Nebehaj is poised to assume the CEO role moving forward.
Mexican BNPL fintech Aplazo bags $70m in equity financing
Aplazo has now secured over $100 million in equity financing since its formation in 2020.
Singapore’s Linnovate Partners bags $40m funding from SeaTown Holdings
Linnovate offers asset servicing and fund administration solutions for the investment industry.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fundcraft, Volta, Swypex, SAVR and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 10 May 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Monzo, NAB, GoTyme Bank, and more.
UK lender Abound secures £800m in mix of equity and debt financing
The London-based firm previously secured £500 million in equity and debt financing last year.
