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.
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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.
US credit card start-up Power raises $316m funding
The start-up has raised $300 million in a credit facility and $16.1 million in seed funding.
US fintech Kafene lands $18m in Series B funding
The new funding will be used to increase Kafene’s employee headcount and onboard more merchants onto its platform.
US digital bank for migrants Majority lands $37.5m Series B
Majority says it will deploy the new funds towards enhancing its suite of essential services.
Fintech analytics start-up KlariVis signs First Farmers Bank & Trust
KlariVis says it was built by bankers for bankers.
Former Citi banking veteran joins leadership team of challenger bank Zolve
Freiberg was co-chairman and CEO of Citigroup’s global consumer group for three decades.
US fintech Bankjoy appoints Michael Carroll as its new CTO
Carroll will oversee the development of technology, supporting Bankjoy’s digital service ecosystem.
Software management start-up Cledara lands $20m Series A
The money raised by Cledara will go towards the US expansion.
Are challenger banks now facing challengers of their own?
For the first time in their short history, the challengers are now being challenged themselves.
How Etcho is aiming to help save the planet through conscious investing
Etcho wants to increase people’s knowledge and awareness of the global impact of their investments.
Chilean fintech Xepelin lands $140m credit line from Goldman Sachs
The credit line is designed to help finance further expansion into Mexico, Bloomberg reports.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: R2, NowNow and Hive Wealth
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Mesh Payments lands $60m in Series C funding
The new money will be used to expand its go-to-market efforts and accelerate product innovation.
Mexican fintech Clip lands $50m credit facility from top banks
The funding will be used to “improve financial access” for Mexican businesses.
Liberty Bank to launch new digital bank for small businesses next year
The new digital bank for small businesses will operate as a separate entity under Liberty Bank.
US fintech Carta snaps up UK counterpart Capdesk
Together, the firms also have plans to expand into new markets such as India and Singapore.
US fintech start-up Solid lands $63m in Series B funding
The round was led by FTV Capital, with existing investor Headline also participating.
Banking Technology Magazine September 2022 issue out now
Cover story: MONEY PUZZLE – Helping US arrivals get on track financially.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 13 | A look at what’s in store at FinovateFall
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Greg Palmer, vice president and host of Finovate.
Y Combinator appoints Garry Tan as its next president and CEO
Tan previously joined Y Combinator as a partner back in 2010 before leaving in 2015.
Web3 credit scoring start-up Spectral raises $23m
The firm leverages blockchain technology to calculate credit scores.
Healthcare fintech start-up Nitra lands $62m seed round
The new equity will be put towards launching new products and scaling its team.
US real estate fintech Reali to close down
The firm will be laying off most of its workforce on 9 September 2022.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Chekk, Hello Clever & Zywa
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
LatAm fintechs Belvo and Rebill raise funds
Latin American fintech start-ups Belvo and Rebill are among the lucky recipients of new funds.
US fintech funding round-up: Deposits, Highline & Kasisto
The latest recipients of funding in the US fintech space.
Fana launches to unite enterprises, charities and consumers on one platform
UK-based Fana is now preparing to launch a seed funding round.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 12 | Tackling the challenges for challenger banks
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Kim Symmons, head of design at UK business bank Mettle.
Paytech start-up CabbagePay launches in the US
The firm’s prebuilt CabbageLink technology can be integrated into mobile apps and online stores.
