October 2024: Top five new launch stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top new launch stories in October.
Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple launches in-app travel eSIM powered by Gigs
The offering operates as part of Wealthsimple’s new lifestyle rewards programme.
Canadian wealthtech Wealthsimple sheds 12.6% of workforce due to market volatility
As well as the layoffs the wealthtech will be “laser-focused” on core businesses investing, banking and crypto.
Digital wealth manager Wealthsimple exits UK
All eligible accounts will be transferred to Moneyfarm in January.
Fintech funding deals globally 3-9 May 2021
Featuring Wealthsimple, CollectiveHealth, Bitso, Shift Technology, and Forge Global.
Canadian fintech Wealthsimple raises record $610m at $4bn valuation
The fintech started off as a robo-advisor back in 2014.
Canadian robo-advisor Wealthsimple lands unicorn status with $87m raise
Wealthsimple serves some 1.5 million users.
How Canada’s Wealthsimple is building a whole financial suite
“We’re building a lifestyle brand,” says the fintech’s Europe CEO.
Digital investing service Wealthsimple raises $100m
Allianz X led the investment round.
Fintech funding round-up: 21 February 2018
Stars Anyfin, CivilisedBank, Greenlight Financial Technology, Even Financial and Wealthsimple.
