Fintech funding deals globally 3-9 May 2021
Featuring Wealthsimple, CollectiveHealth, Bitso, Shift Technology, and Forge Global.
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ICYMI funding round-up: Okra, Yatta, Graviti & more
We round up another selection of deals you may have missed.
Bibit.id secures $65m funding to capitalise on Indonesian mutual fund growth
The robo-advisor is focused on Indonesia’s rapidly expanding mutual funds sector.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 5 | B Corp
This week’s #itsamatterofcomms vlog features Hannah Cox, founder of betternotstop.
Miami neobank Fortú launches with Galileo Financial Technologies
Fortú plans to focus on Latinx communities and their unique needs.
Deutsche Börse and Commerzbank team up to support DLT firm 360X
German giants support illiquid assets investment platform.
Sendit.Money chooses Lerex Technology for prepaid payments tech
Mobile wallet provider picks UK prepaid firm in preparation for launch.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – HSBC, 11Onze, UK fintech funding & more
A top pick of stories from the world of finance and tech in video format, weekly.
Dear Luc: I want to offer Apple Pay, how easy is mobile wallet integration?
This week Luc tackles Apple Pay integration for fintechs looking to level up their payments.
New fintech Wisely Money aims to connect lenders and borrowers
New start-up offers an “all-in-one” app for short term lending.
Clearing start-up Embedded Financial attracts $20m in seed funding
The new firm aims to take a modern approach to clearing.
Mantl closes $40m Series B funding round
The account-opening fintech aims to continue its rapid growth.
Fintech funding deals globally 19-25 April 2021
Featuring Alan, Deel, Chargebee, Classy, and Tamara.
New Swiss fintech Klarpay targets digital entrepreneurs
The start-up aims to bridge the gap between business banking and e-commerce.
11Onze launches Facebook-style private social network
Customers can also access over 200 informational videos via 11Onze TV.
Payhawk closes $20m Series A investment round
The platform has seen rapid growth since its $3.6 million seed round a year ago.
UK fintech industry bounces back with record $2.9bn Q1 investment
2021 starts strong at 153% higher investment than Q4 2020.
Locality Bank picks Nymbus to power new digital-first community bank
The neobank in Florida is launched in response to the “rallying cries” of small businesses.
Fi partners with Federal Bank to launch neobank for millennials
Features include a flexible deposit product and rewards for saving money.
ICYMI funding round-up: Percent, Till Financial, Plooto, Nelo & more
More weekly funding deals which may have flown under your radar.
Deel hits unicorn status with $156m Series C funding round
The global payroll solution is now valued at $1.25 billion.
Currencycloud moves into Asia-Pacific with new Singapore office
Currencycloud’s Asia-Pacific transactions trebled last year.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Santander, Starling & more
A top pick of stories from the world of finance and tech in video format, weekly.
Welcome Tech raises $35m in Series B funding round
The money will go towards expanding Welcome Tech’s portfolio of financial services.
It’s a matter of comms | Episode 4 | Funding
This week’s #itsamatterofcomms vlog features Hannah Forbes, founder of The Funding Crowd.
Routable raises $30m in Series B funding to boost B2B payments
Seattle fintech nabs bumper round from a handful of angel investors.
Lending start-up Fintern raises £32m in equity and debt funding
UK fintech backed by German institution Varengold Bank
ICYMI funding round-up: Cardlay, Revix, Numidia, Payable & more
A round-up of the funding you may have missed this week.
Kiwi payments start-up Dosh selects Software Group
Dosh is the first local mobile wallet solution in New Zealand.
Dear Luc: To give my customers cards I just need an issuer – right?
Our anonymous fintech problem asks if issuers are all you need to provide cards to customers.
Extended deadline announced for PayTech Awards 2021
Recognising excellence and innovation in the use of IT in the finance and payment industry worldwide!
Barclays to close Pingit after 10 years’ service
Long-serving payments app to be shut down by major UK bank.
Fintech funding deals globally 5-11 April 2021
Featuring CRED, OneStream Software, Loopio, Patreon, and Ramp.
Innovate Finance CEO Crosswell steps down
Head of industry body to be replaced by COO Janine Hirt.
EML Payments acquires open banking brand Nuapay in €110m deal
Nuapay owner Sentenial snapped up by prepaid cards firm EML.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 9 April 2021
Featuring Clubhouse, Stripe, Harlem Capital, Paymob, and WorldRemit founder.
ICYMI funding round-up: FinanZero, Hala, Spoko, Cornerstone & more
Another week and another slew of funding rounds.
Lessons learned from launching in a pandemic
The speed at which we’ve learned to respond to the market and grow as a business is invaluable.
Top 10 funding rounds in Q1 2021
The first quarter of 2021 has seen a handful of big rounds.
Dear Luc: What marketing pitfalls should I avoid?
Some fintechs are getting caught out by the regulators when using terms like “banking”.
