UK fintech funding round-up: Caura, Themis and Keyzy
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies in the UK.
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German AML regtech Hawk AI lands $17m Series B
The round saw participation from investors including Sands Capital, DN Capital, Coalition and BlackFin Capital.
Copper.co names former UK chancellor Lord Hammond as chair
Lord Hammond has provided “strategic advice” to the firm as a senior advisor since October 2021.
SMB financial health platform Nav acquires Nuula
Nav says the acquisition will boost its existing offerings for small businesses.
UK personal finance app HyperJar appoints Rob Rooney as CEO
Prior to HyperJar, Rooney spent 32 years at Morgan Stanley, including as CEO of Morgan Stanley International.
US fintech Marygold & Co names Timothy Rooney as new president
Rooney will be tasked with ensuring the successful launch of the firm’s new financial services app.
Wealthtech start-up Nucoro reshapes its business
“Last year, we decided to reshape the business to be in line with our new strategic imperative,” says CEO.
Court closes administration of UK paytech Goodbox, rules in favour of restructuring
The court has ruled in favour of a proposed US-style Chapter 11 restructuring of Goodbox.
B2B BNPL platform Tranch raises $100m in debt and equity
$5 million have been raised in equity while the rest – $95 million – have been taken on as debt.
Finora Bank taps regtech iDenfy for automated customer onboarding
The partnership will help Finora Bank manage fraud risks and gain insights into its financial operations.
PayPal faces antitrust investigation in Germany
The Bundeskartellamt is investigating “practices possibly foreclosing competitors and restricting price competition”.
US fintech PayEm bags $220m in funding
The funding came from Viola Credit, Mitsubishi Financial Group, Collaborative Fund, and others.
Dutch paytech Mollie promotes CTO Koen Köppen to CEO
Köppen was hired as Mollie’s CTO last year from Klarna.
US fintech DailyPay lands $260m funding to fuel growth
The company will look to boost domestic growth, expand internationally and invest in product innovation.
Corlytics acquires regulatory lifecycle platform ING SparQ in €5m deal
Corlytics’ CEO John Byrne says the deal “sets the runway for further strategic acquisitions”.
Kueski names ex-Stripe exec Fausto Ibarra as chief product officer
Ibarra brings over 20 years of experience, most recently serving as Stripe’s head of product for Latin America.
Video: Envestnet at Money20/20 USA – Harnessing data to improve financial wellness
We chat with Farouk Ferchichi and Eric Jamison of Envestnet about the importance of data aggregation.
PayTech Awards call for nominations
The PayTech Awards 2023 will take place on 30 June at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London.
The BaaS Association names first CEO, Bill Briggs
Founded last year, the association says it represents over 80% of current BaaS sponsor banks in the US.
CMA warns HSBC over breaches of retail banking order
The CMA’s letter says that HSBC “self-reported” the breaches following a review of its compliance.
Australian banking tech provider Sandstone appoints CTO
Anthony McKew has over 35 years of experience within banking and retail technology.
Open letter calls on UK government to boost SME credit access
The letter has been co-signed by Codat, Atom Bank, Funding Circle, Iwoca, Allica Bank, SPRK Capital and others.
Freedom Finance names Richard Parfitt head of data science
Parfitt will be tasked with leading Freedom Finance’s data products initiative.
Several major US banks reportedly team up on new digital wallet project
Seven banks are working on an e-wallet linked to consumers’ debit and credit cards, The Wall Street Journal reports.
FCA greenlights Nova Credit to provide credit references for new arrivals
Nova Passport collates cross-border credit bureau data to help businesses underwrite new-to-country individuals.
OBIE names Marion King as new chair and trustee
King will succeed Charlotte Crosswell, the current chair and trustee, who will step down on 31 January.
US fintech nCino appoints Greg Orenstein as new CFO
Orenstein joined nCino in 2015 and most recently served as chief corporate development and strategy officer.
United Heritage Credit Union taps NCR for ATM-as-a-Service solution
The credit union will have access to the full suite of ATM capabilities offered by NCR’s ATMaaS solution.
Wealthtech start-up Equipped appoints Edward Green as CEO
Equipped is a UK-based provider of analytics solutions for alternative asset management firms.
New digital bank greenpenny opts for Jack Henry’s tech
Greenpenny is a start-up bank in the US focused on sustainable energy and powered by Decorah Bank & Trust.
Regtech start-up GSS raises £37m
Global Screening Services (GSS) has raised funds from AlixPartners, The Cynosure Group, and MUFG.
Paytech start-up Link lands $20m Series A funding
The money will be used to fuel the company’s growth following the launch of its flagship LinkPay product.
Capital One lays off 1,100 tech staff
Impacted employees have reportedly been invited to apply for other positions at the firm.
US crypto lender Genesis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The firm is restructuring its lending business to reach “the best solution for clients and other stakeholders”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ascendant, Evergreen, Kwara, Pilon & more
Featuring Ascendant, Evergreen, Komunal, Kwara, Pilon, and Sprinque.
Capital markets fintech PrimaryBid names Fiona Richards as COO
Fiona Richards joins PrimaryBid from Rowan Dartington, the discretionary investment arm of St. James’s Place.
FNZ acquires wealthtech start-up YieldX
YieldX’s fixed income portfolio management technology will be integrated into FNZ’s wealth platform.
Swedish fintech start-up Anyfin lands €30m Series C funding
The cash will be used to strengthen its product suite in existing markets and boost its growth across Europe.
Cartoon: Sandwich making
A new cartoon illustrating the consolidation and M&A process that the fintech market is starting in earnest.
US fintechs Core10 and Union Credit secure funding
Two fintech companies in the US – Core10 and Union Credit – have reported funding this week.
