US start-up Gynger completes $20m Series A and lands $100m debt facility
Gynger’s Series A was spearheaded by PayPal Ventures.
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Video: BNY Mellon at FinovateSpring 2024 – Working with early-stage tech companies
Dexter Wilson of BNY Mellon discuses the process of collaborating with early-stage technology companies.
BaaS fintech Unit to reduce workforce by 15%
The cuts are in response to “slower than expected revenue growth”.
FinTech Founders Video: recognising the need and maximising the potential
Four fintech founders recount their start-up journey.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Layer3, Sidekick, Elevate, Sahl, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Agora acquires Clear shift’s real estate division
Clearshift is to continue managing the division’s payment and compliance functions.
Koilink Technologies to launch equities trading app in Q4
The start-up has also confirmed its intended stock market debut on the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
Former Temenos execs found GenAI banking tech start-up, yPilot
Based in Vancouver, Canada, yPilot says it “leads the way in AI innovation for banks and credit unions”.
Pipe secures new $100m credit facility from Victory Park Capital
Pipe says the facility “has the potential to upsize up to $200 million in the future”.
TXSE Group poised to challenge New York exchanges’ dominance with Texas Stock Exchange launch
TXSE plans to submit a registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission later this year.
FinTech Founders Video: overcoming obstacles on the path to success
This FinTech Founders video discusses the tools and techniques to overcome the challenges of launching a start-up.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fizz, Torpago, Sibill, WealthOS and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Money20/20 Europe wraps up final day with founders, funding and fintech innovation
Money20/20 Europe leveraged its swan song to highlight a string of progressive initiatives for fintech founders.
A banking kiosk for a new era of banking
Despite the overall downward trend, a lot of cash is still being withdrawn and used in circulation.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 9 | Fintech innovation and collaboration
In this podcast episode, we chat with Andy Lowe, EMEA Head of Business Development for Technology at Bank of America.
US paytech start-up Forward lands $16m seed round
Forward aims to collaborate with SaaS firms to increase their revenue by “two to three times”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Landytech, Frich Money, Swiipr and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
MD Finance report shows fintech companies with the highest chances of funding
Interest in quality companies with robust metrics is still alive and well. Download the free report to learn more.
May 2024: Top five new fintech launches of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launches during May.
FinTech Founders Video: start-up journey reflections and key advice for aspiring founders
Four fintech founders reflect on their start-up journeys and give their key takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Business banking start-up Relay raises $32.2m in Bain Capital Ventures-led Series B
The Relay platform is designed to “help small businesses take control of their cash flow”.
May 2024: Top five funding rounds of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top funding rounds to emerge during May.
Remittance start-up Félix Pago bags $15.5m Series A funding
The firm enables Latino workers in the US to send money abroad via WhatsApp.
Rich Data Co inks first US deal for AI decisioning platform with M&T Bank
North America’s sixth-largest commercial bank has tapped the platform to “detect more early warning signs” in lending.
FinovateSpring 2024: Rethinking customer experience and boosting diversity in financial services
FinovateSpring 2024 concluded on Thursday after a day filled with thought-provoking panels and keynotes.
Designing financial services for children with Sunshine+Kittens
UK start-up Sunshine+Kittens is launching a new offering for children designed to help boost financial literacy.
FinTech Founders Video: taking a start-up idea from inception to reality
Four founders explain how they made their fintech start-up ideas a reality.
Migrant banking platform Majority lands $20m in “push towards profitability”
In addition to the funding, the platform has also announced Abhi Pabba as its new chief risk officer.
FinovateSpring 2024: Mobile payments and understanding Gen Z dominate day two
FinovateSpring 2024 sustained its momentum over day two with a line-up of informative debates and keynotes.
Demystify Podcast: The growth of fintech in the UAE – Dubai Fintech Summit special
Dave and Dharm speak with four financial services leaders at this year’s Dubai Fintech Summit.
US CFPB sues SoLo Funds for allegedly “deceiving borrowers about the total cost of loans”
The regulator says it is suing the firm for “deceiving borrowers and illegally extracting fees”.
Real estate investment management start-up Agora lands $34m Series B
Agora will use the funding to “accelerate its expansion efforts” and further develop its product offerings.
Paytech start-up Aeropay raises $20m Series B for platform and partnership development
The US-based start-up has also introduced its new “homegrown bank aggregator” called Aerosync.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ekko, Layer, MNZL, Panax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 17 May 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes BBVA, Deutsche Bank, Lemonway and more.
US fintech Yendo secures $165m in mix of debt financing and equity
The funding consists of $150 million in debt financing and $15 million in equity.
FinTech Founders Video: essential traits for a successful founding team
Four fintech founders discuss the essential traits that can help founding teams fly.
Wealthtech start-up FutureMoney launches tax-advantaged investing platform
FutureMoney’s flagship offering is its tax-advantaged Junior Roth IRA account, which leverages 529 plans.
New US paytech Fractal launches with aim to become “SaaS companies’ preferred payment method”
The start-up’s solution seeks to provides SaaS firms with a pre-built embeddable payment service.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fundcraft, Volta, Swypex, SAVR and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
