Introducing the PayTech Awards USA 2023
Nominations for the awards are open until 2 June 2023.
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PayTech Awards nominations close in two weeks!
The deadline for nominations is Friday 17 March, so don’t leave it too late!
Budgeting app Buddy taps Klarna Kosma for automatic expense tracking
The partnership has resulted in 52% more monthly active users for Buddy, Klarna Kosma says.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Archway, Finway, iLex and more
A handy round-up of all the latest funding endeavours by fintech companies across the world.
Power to the people: How Zenus Bank aims to democratise access to banking
FinTech Futures sits down for a chat with Mushegh Tovmasyan, founder of Zenus Bank.
Banking Technology Magazine March 2023 issue out now
Cover story: FACE OFF – Confrontation can be a good thing.
US paytech Pagos lands $34m in Series A funding
With the funds, Pagos plans to expand its engineering team and develop its product suite.
US fintech Finch lands $40m in Series B funding
The round was co-led by General Catalyst and Menlo Ventures.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Siren, DirectID, Gimo & HedgeFlows
A handy round-up of this week’s fintech funding news from across the world.
Extended deadline announced for Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 nominations
The new deadline for nominations is now Friday, 24 February 2023. Apply today!
North America fintech funding round-up: Vexi, Comun, ModernFi & more
A round-up of the latest funding endeavours of fintech start-ups from across North America.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ledge, AdalFi and Power
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Cartoon: À la carte
A new cartoon illustrating how the drop in VC money may result in new fintech start-ups being acquired.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fierce, Wisor AI, Cenoa & Habitto
Our weekly In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) funding round-up for you to get the latest funding news.
US fintech funding round-up: Wink, Blip, Upwardli and Inkle
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the US.
Pipe Technologies appoints Luke Voiles as its new CEO
Voiles joins Pipe from Square, where he served as general manager of Square Banking.
Banking Technology Magazine February 2023 issue out now
Cover story: HAPPY DAZE – Banking for cannabis businesses boosted.
US neobank Oxygen bags $20m Series B, appoints new CEO
Former Sber CTO David Rafalovsky joins Oxygen as CEO, replacing founder Hussein Ahmed.
US start-up Finley secures $17m in Series A fundraise
The round was led by CRV with participation from both new and existing investors.
Marqeta makes first M&A foray with $275m Power Finance deal
The acquisition, Marqeta’s first, will “significantly boost” the firm’s credit product capabilities.
US fraud detection start-up Inscribe raises $25m in Series B funding
With the new capital, Inscribe plans to further develop its fraud detection capabilities.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Twinco Capital, Architect and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
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.
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.
US fintech PayEm bags $220m in funding
The funding came from Viola Credit, Mitsubishi Financial Group, Collaborative Fund, and others.
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.
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.
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.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ascendant, Evergreen, Kwara, Pilon & more
Featuring Ascendant, Evergreen, Komunal, Kwara, Pilon, and Sprinque.
FNZ acquires wealthtech start-up YieldX
YieldX’s fixed income portfolio management technology will be integrated into FNZ’s wealth platform.
US fintechs Core10 and Union Credit secure funding
Two fintech companies in the US – Core10 and Union Credit – have reported funding this week.
Get recognition at this year’s Banking Tech Awards USA
Nominations for the 2023 awards are now open – apply today!
Why leadership talent should be a priority for VC-backed fintech businesses
As a fintech founder, developing your own leadership talent can maximise your chances of success.
Banking on youth: How can banks and fintechs maximise the opportunity around junior accounts?
Looking for competitive analysis and comprehensive on the junior accounts and child-oriented money apps? We have it!
How Drip Capital is simplifying trade financing for SMBs in emerging markets
FinTech Futures chats with Pushkar Mukewar, founder and CEO of Indian fintech Drip Capital.
JP Morgan sues Frank founder for allegedly inflating user figures
JP Morgan acquired the student loan application fintech for $175 million in 2021.
Healthcare paytech Paytient lands $40.5m Series B
The round consists of $33m in equity and $7.5m in debt from Silicon Valley Bank.
PayTech Awards 2023 now open for nominations
PayTech Awards are open to banks, financial institutions, paytech software & services providers worldwide.
Decentralised paytech Clowd9 taps Netcetera as payment security provider
Netcetera’s 3D secure server solution reduces the risk of non-authenticated transactions.
