Arta Finance exits stealth with more than $90m in funding
Arta raised the capital from Sequoia Capital India, Ribbit Capital, Coatue and more than 140 angel investors.
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US lender Dwight Funding bags $100m credit facility
The facility will support Dwight Funding’s growth and allow it to invest further in its proprietary technology.
Bakkt set to buy Apex Crypto in deal worth up to $200m
Bakkt is aiming to “significantly bolster” its cryptocurrency product offering and serve more clients.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Decentro, Sidekick and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
New fintech start-up in the US for homeowners – Saivy
Saivy’s mobile app is in development and the start-up is currently accepting subscribers to its waitlist.
Cartoon: Slow cooking
This new cartoon illustrates how start-ups shifting to venture debt as a model to raise cash are storing up trouble.
Banking Technology Magazine November 2022 issue out now
Cover story: TAKING THE LEAD – Women are inspiring fintech teams.
Ashman selects nCino to power its real estate lending solution
The UK challenger will deploy nCino’s cloud-based Bank Operating System.
eToro snaps up portfolio management platform Bullsheet
Bullsheet helps eToro users keep track of stocks and analyse the risk and diversification of their portfolio.
InComm Payments buys Australian gift card provider TCN
The firm says the acquisition will boost its ability “to create personable gift card products that consumers seek”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Paytrix and Vixtra
This week’s round-up includes two start-ups – London-based Paytrix and Brazil’s Vixtra.
North America fintech funding round-up: Cinchy, Lama AI, Kudos and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from North America.
Bilt Rewards bags $150m funding at $1.5bn valuation
The start-up is aiming to expand its loyalty programme and credit card offering for US renters.
WeTravel raises $27m in Series B funding to boost fintech product development
WeTravel plans to accelerate the development of its travel-specific fintech solutions.
Cartoon: Fear gauge
A new cartoon illustrating how uncertainty in the stock market is making companies hesitant about going public.
New decentralised paytech Clowd9 launches to “transform” global payments system
Clowd9’s investor base includes former partners at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 21 October 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ordo, Plum, Maplerad and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Being an entrepreneur: from A to Z
It’s easy to start a company, but it’s much harder to sustain it.
NorthOne bags $67m in Series B funding round
The new capital takes NorthOne’s total funding raised to date to more than $90 million.
US fintechs Brex and MX announce layoffs
Brex is set to lay off 136 employees – approximately 11% of its total workforce.
Teen financial platform Step lands $300m in debt funding
The new funding brings the total capital raised by Step to $500 million in equity and debt.
US-based card start-up Mercantile launches with $22m in hand
With the fresh funding, Mercantile plans to further its product development, build partnerships and expand its teams.
US fintech funding round-up: OatFi, Fintor and StandardC
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the US.
Banking Technology Magazine October 2022 issue out now
Cover story: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE – Putting money in the right places.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Vance, Solvento and Jingle Pay
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
US fintech funding round-up: Bridge Money, Involio and Amplify
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the US.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: KPay, InstaPay, Frost and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
US fintech funding round-up: Brightflow AI, Inclined and Remofirst
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the US.
New “hybrid” banking app Dexy gears up for launch in the US
Founded this year and based in Miami, Florida, Dexy is currently waitlisting applicants.
New banking and insurance app Onuu goes live in the US
Founded in 2021, Onuu claims to have 600,000 members on its waitlist.
Banking app for “global citizens” Bankkit launches in UK
The app offers overseas bill payment functionality and an integrated current account.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Higlobe, CNote, DolarApp and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
“Care now, pay later”: medical care fintech Scratch raises $35m Series C
Scratch offers a payment model to help patients cover the cost of medical care.
Video: Bain Capital at FinovateFall 2022 – Investment trends in fintech
We chat with Sarah Hinkfuss of Bain Capital to discuss where the smart money is being invested in fintech.
Fraud prevention and compliance fintech Sardine nets $51.5m Series B
Sardine boasts a client list of over 135 companies including FTX, Blockchain.com and WealthSimple.
New fintech platform Ratio emerges from stealth raising $411m
The start-up has raised $11 million in venture funding and $400 million in a credit facility.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 16 September 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Goldman Sachs and Modern Treasury partner for embedded payments initiative
Modern Treasury and Goldman Sachs Transaction Banking aim “to accelerate the shift to embedded payments”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Kippa, Payall, Trek Health and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
