Don’t diss the bankers
There are three types of bankers, but there is only one type you need.
There are three types of bankers, but there is only one type you need.
This week our writer wonders if they really need a London address, or can working from home be just as good?
The firm offers a mobile banking service for migrants across the US.
US banking giant says “we believe in the growth and adoption of digital asset securities”.
Founder shares Important steps worth considering in international expansion, whatever the country.
Featuring Ebanx, ThinCats, Guideline, Bunq, and 10x.
German fintech makes headway after 18 months of preparation.
The app will reward “conscious consumers” for sustainable purchasing choices.
The company also announced the launch of its new service Unit Go.
It aims to use the investment to scale its banking platform for small businesses.
The round is the largest Series A on record for the open banking industry.
A heaping helpful of funding rounds from this week to get your teeth into.
The Bengaluru-based firm is aiming to build India’s first neobank for teenagers.
VCs are ultimately looking for extraordinary entrepreneurs and companies to invest in.
The company has now raised $51 million in total.
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The investment is the largest ever for a payments company in Mexico.
Bloom Money describes itself as the app built “by migrants, for migrants”.
The US-based firm will also become the largest shareholder in the company.
The firm has now raised $91 million in total.
The app features a number of tools to help aspiring homeowners save up for a deposit.
The US-based fintech also announced the acquisition of Zingo, a fintech software services start-up.
The two parties claim the deal will be finalised later this year.
Funds from the raise will be used to support Wayflyer’s product development and international expansion.
The US-based service is available in the UK and Spain and expects to launch in more European countries soon.
Arun Mani joins Pleo after a successful spell at software company Freshworks.
A quick summary of this week’s smaller funding rounds.
Mark Lawrence joins the scale-up to grow its business in the US and beyond.
Lightyear claims to be the only true commission-free retail trading app.
UK’s first green debit card to let users track, reduce and offset their carbon footprint as they spend.
The Series A funding round is claimed to be the largest to date for a fintech in Latin America
Featuring Circle, Forter, Zeta, PaySend, and Agicap.
Africa-focused P2P firm claims to be the continent’s most valuable start-up
The Aussie bank is seeking to add value and increase engagement for its digital banking offering.
The US consumer finance subscription service is expected to have a valuation of $2.2 billion.
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With the ever fast-paced nature of the fintech world, it’s easy to let announcements slip by from time to time.
The Australian firm has spent $105 million on its new buyouts.
For those fintechs brave enough to move first, there are great opportunities available.
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski: the glitch is “sad and frustrating”.